Question

prepare a report on major earthquakes which occured in asia from 2000 to 2010. what are your conclusion?​

Answer 1

The Indian subcontinent has a history of earthquakes. The reason for the intensity and high frequency of earthquakes is the Indian plate driving into Asia at a rate of approximately 47 mm/year.[1] The following is a list of major earthquakes which have occurred in India, including those with epicentres outside India that caused significant damage or casualties in the country.

Date Location Magnitude I Deaths Injuries Total damage / notes

2017-01-03 India, Bangladesh 5.7 Mw V 3 8

2016-01-04 India, Myanmar, Bangladesh 6.7 Mw VII 11 200

2015-10-26 Afghanistan, India, Pakistan 7.7 Mw VII 399 2,536

2015-05-12 Nepal, India 7.3 Mw VIII 218 3,500+

2015-04-25 Nepal, India 7.8 Mw IX 8,964.