As the U.S. Geological Survey recorded over 12 earthquakes across the world on Saturday, May 21, 2011, predicted to be doomsday or the end of the world, we bring here a brief about earthquakes that jolted the world on the same day in the past (Credit: USGS):

1. India
Date – May 21, 1997
Magnitude – 5.8
Region – Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Casualty – At least 38 people killed, more than 1,000 injured.

2. China
Date – May 21, 1984
Magnitude – 6.0
Region – southern Shanghai-Rudong area and felt on about 200 fishing boats in the Yellow Sea.
Casualty – Only injury reported

3. Chile
Date – May 21, 1960
Magnitude – 7.9
Region – Lebu-Concepcion area
Casualty – Only injury reported

4. Peru
Date – May 21, 1950
Magnitude – 6.0
Region – Cuzco and San Sebastian
Casualty - 83 people killed, and 200 injured

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