Remembering 5 Extreme Earthquakes that Occurred on February 6

1973 Luhuo earthquake

This earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck the Sichuan province of China.

1973 Luhuo earthquake

The natural disaster resulted in destruction spread out in the area. Between 2,175 and 2,204 deaths and 2,743 injuries were recorded.

2012 Negros earthquake

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake occurred on the Negros island of central Philippines.

2012 Negros earthquake

Most of the individuals who passed away were caught in landslides that struck villages of Negros Occidental. More than 100 casualties were recorded.

2016 southern Taiwan earthquake

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 hit the southern region of Taiwan.

2016 southern Taiwan earthquake

Tainan was the city that felt the earthquake the most and many buildings collapsed here. 115 people died in a 17-story residential building itself. Over 500 injuries were recorded. Officials were able to rescue 397 people.

2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes

Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.8 and 7.5 struck close to the border of Syria and Turkey.

2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes

Several aftershocks resulted from the earthquakes. A death toll of 57,658 people was noted. Approximately 14 million people, which is 16 percent of Turkeys population, were affected. Development experts from the United Nations have provided an estimate of around 1.5 million people becoming homeless.

Remember to donate

Our hearts go out to those who lost their loved ones during these earthquakes. This topic is being brought into light with the hopes of raising awareness and encouraging people to donate money and essential items to natural disaster relief so that governments can help those effected, and better prepare and prevent harm.