The biggest earthquake in our century is the Indian ocean earthquake in December 2004 with a magnitude of 9.1. But that's not exactly in the last five years, so the Sendai earthquake in Japan today (March 11, 2011) is the biggest earthquake in the last 5 years, with a magnitude of 8.9.
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The frequency of earthquakes depends on the location. in Japan, earthquakes occur 3 times a month, and in the Sahara in Africa they occur once in five years..
One hundred and fifty-five people lost their lives in the CTV building collapse during the Christchurch Earthquake of 2011.
Events that occur every 5 years are often referred to as quinquennial events. Another term that can be used is quinquennium, which refers to a period of five years. These terms are commonly used in various fields such as academia, government, and business to describe events or milestones that happen on a five-year cycle.
The biggest Chick-fil-A restaurant is located in New York City, occupying five floors and featuring a rooftop terrace. It is the chain's largest and busiest location.
The duration of an earthquake can vary widely, from just a few seconds to several minutes, depending on factors such as the magnitude of the quake, the depth of the earthquake's focus, and the distance from the epicenter. Generally, most earthquakes last for around 10-30 seconds.