Deadliest earthquake
The current deadliest earthquake record is 830,000 deaths, held by 1556 Shaanxi earthquake. Last checked October 10, 2026.
830,000
deaths
1556 Shaanxi earthquake
- Holder
- 1556 Shaanxi earthquake
- Record
- 830,000 deaths
- Exact figure
- About 830,000 deaths
- Location
- Shaanxi, China
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
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