Okayama, Japan (October 7, 2000) (added on 10/8/2000 )
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake injured at least 106 peolpe, and damaged more than 1700 homes yesterday. It was centered about 315 miles southwest of Tokyo. It caught many Japanese at work, where they clutched desks as office buildings rumbled and hanging lamps swung violently. It knocked boulders down hillside and tossed groceries from supermarket shelves. A bridge collaposed and landslides were reported in 47 locations. Roads were ruined in 108 spots. Thousands of homes were left without electricity and water. 117 schools canceled classes. It is the country's strongest in at least five years.

Tokyo (July 1, 2000) (added on 7/20/2000 )
A 6.4 earthquake shook the island chain near Tokyo, causing landslides and cutting power cables. 10 seconds of shaking struck at 4:02 p.m., with most damage occurring on Niijima and Kozushima. One driver was buried in a landslide and rescued, but later died in the hospital.

Santiago, Chile (May 12, 2000) (added on 7/20/2000 )
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit northern Chile and Argentina, triggering a landslide that killed a copper miner at 2:45 p.m.

Northridge, California, USA (January 17, 1994) (added on 7/20/2000 )
A 6.6 earthquake shook Northridge, California, at 4:31 a.m, killing 55 and injuring thousands.

Umarga, India (September 30, 1993) (added on 7/20/2000 )
A 6.0 earthquake hit at 3:56 a.m., destroying mud and mortar homes across southern India. As many as 16,000 people lost their lives. Monsoon rains also hampered rescue efforts.

Landers and Big Bear, California, USA (June 28, 1992) (added on 7/20/2000 )
A 7.5 magnitude double earthquake hit Landers and Big Bear, California, killing one person and injuring 402.

Loma Prieta, California, USA (October 17, 1989) (added on 7/20/2000 )
The San Andreas Fault “snapped,” causing a 7.1 earthquake in Loma Prieta, California, that killed 63 people and injured another 3,757.

Caolinga, California, USA (1983) (added on 7/20/2000 )
A 6.4 earthquake hit Caolinga, California, injuring 47 people.

Livermore, California, USA (1980) (added on 7/20/2000 )
The 5.5 Livermore, California, earthquake caused one fatality and injured 44 people.

Gilroy-Hollister, California, USA (1979) (added on 7/20/2000 )
16 people were injured in the 5.9 magnitude Gilroy-Hollister, California, earthquake of 1979.

Daly City, California, USA (1957) (added on 7/20/2000 )
An earthquake shook Daly City, California.