11 Biggest Earthquakes around the World

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7. 1138 Aleppo earthquake

The first of three Syrian earthquakes on our list of 11 biggest earthquakes around the world happened on October 11th, 1138. Citizens of Aleppo were warned by a foreshock and have fled the city before it collapsed around them. Nearby settlements weren’t so lucky. Harem, important fortress held by Crusaders was completely destroyed. It was estimated that some 230,000 people were killed in total.

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