most earthquake related deaths and injuries are the result of human error, corruption and greed. for example, in 1999, izmit turkey was hit by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake killing tens of thousands. time magazine of that year reported that public outrage quickly focused on the substandard apartment blocks that boosted the quake's toll. greedy contractors were blamed for using shoddy materials, slipshod methods and the help of corrupt officials to bypass building codes and ignore earthquake proofing requirements. while these buildings crushed sleeping citizens in seconds, solid buildings, constructed according to correct requirements, withstood the temblor with barely a crack.
Tsunami
The largest earthquake recorded for Japan in 2003 was in Hokkaido on September 26 at about 4:50 AM local time. It registered a magnitude 8.3 and killed one person, in addition to nearly 600 injuries.
There were a number of earthquakes in Japan in 2012 ranging in magnitudes up to 7.3, but no deaths were reported. World-wide a total of 768 deaths from earthquakes in 2012 were recorded by the USGS Earthquake National Center and none of those from Japan. The last major earthquake from Japan was the magnitude 9.0 quake on March 11, 2011 that killed over 15,000 people in junction with the tsunami that it triggered.
it depends how strong the earthquake is
there was one reason there were many different car accidents and ane accidents.
Most earthquake-related injuries and deaths result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects caused by the ground shaking.
Building Collapse and falling objects
The most common causes of injuries during an earthquake are falling debris, buildings collapsing, and people being struck by objects. Other sources of injuries can include broken glass, furniture toppling over, and tripping or falling while trying to evacuate.
Most deaths during a tornado are caused by debris.
Most deaths during tornadoes are from flying debris.
Over 12,000 people were injured during the Chile 2010 earthquake.
Most deaths during a tornado are caused by flying debris. High winds can turn everyday objects into dangerous projectiles that can cause severe injuries and fatalities. Taking cover in a sturdy building or underground shelter is the best way to protect yourself from flying debris during a tornado.
War related deaths are often referred to as casualties. Casualties can include both deaths and injuries suffered during armed conflicts.
The Haiti Earthquake in 2010 resulted in widespread devastation and a high number of injuries. People suffered from various injuries such as broken bones, crush injuries, head injuries, and lacerations. Many victims also experienced traumatic amputations due to buildings collapsing on them.
Things falling on people.
Tsunami
There were an unknown amount of injuries but there were 446,500 deaths during WWII.