8 SSt Major Earthquakes of the 20th Century

What was the magnitude of the Valdivia earthquake?

• 9.5

• 9.0

• 8.7

• 7.9

In which year did the Prince William Sound earthquake occur?

• 1964

• 1980

• 1972

• 1955

How many casualties were reported for the Kamchatka earthquake?

• 2

• 0

• 5

• 10

Which earthquake had a magnitude of 9.0 and occurred in 1868?

• Great Peru Earthquake

• San Francisco Earthquake

• Tokyo Earthquake

• Lisbon Earthquake

What is the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred on January 31, 1906?

• 8.2

• 7.0

• 6.5

• 7.9

Did the Rat Islands earthquake in 1965 have any known casualties?

• No, there were no known casualties.

• Yes, there were several casualties reported.

• Many people were evacuated due to the earthquake.

• The earthquake caused significant damage and injuries.

What was the magnitude of the Assam-Tibet border earthquake?

• 6.0

• 7.2

• 5.8

• 6.4

Which earthquake occurred in the Kuril Islands in 1963?

• 1962 Kuril Islands earthquake

• 1970 Kuril Islands earthquake

• 1963 Tokyo earthquake

• 1963 Kuril Islands earthquake

What was the magnitude of the Banda Sea earthquake in 1938?

• 8.5

• 6.8

• 9.0

• 7.2

How many casualties were reported for the Spitak earthquake in 1988?

• Around 10,000 casualties.

• More than 50,000 casualties.

• Approximately 25,000 to 30,000 casualties.

• Approximately 15,000 casualties.