Top 10 Earthquake Disaster Films

Description: This classic disaster film depicts the destruction of Los Angeles by a massive earthquake, using innovative special effects for its time.

Fact: It was one of the first films to use Sensurround, a sound system designed to simulate the experience of an earthquake in theaters.

Description: Although centered around a comet strike, the film includes significant earthquake sequences as part of the global catastrophe.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two comet/asteroid disaster movies.

Description: While primarily about a storm at sea, the film includes a scene where an earthquake triggers a massive wave, adding to the disaster elements.

Fact: The film was based on the true story of the Andrea Gail, a fishing vessel lost at sea during the 1991 Perfect Storm.

Description: While primarily a climate change disaster film, it includes a significant earthquake sequence that triggers a series of catastrophic events, making it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber. It was also one of the first movies to use real-time weather simulation for its special effects.

Description: This epic disaster film features a series of cataclysmic events, including massive earthquakes, as the world faces the predicted end of the Mayan calendar.

Fact: The film's budget was one of the highest ever for a disaster movie, with a significant portion spent on creating realistic CGI effects for the earthquakes and other disasters.

Description: While focusing on the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the film includes the earthquake that triggered it, showcasing the devastating effects of both events.

Fact: The film was shot in Thailand, where the real event occurred, and the cast and crew worked closely with survivors to ensure the story's authenticity.

Description: Set in Chile, this horror-thriller follows a group of tourists caught in a devastating earthquake, showcasing the aftermath and the struggle for survival.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life 2010 Chile earthquake, and it was shot in Chile to capture the authenticity of the setting.

Description: This film tells the story of the Coast Guard's daring rescue mission during a massive storm, which was partly caused by an earthquake.

Fact: The movie is based on the true story of the 1952 SS Pendleton rescue, one of the most daring in Coast Guard history.

Description: This film follows a rescue-chopper pilot and his ex-wife as they navigate through the aftermath of a massive earthquake along the San Andreas Fault, showcasing the destruction and the human spirit's resilience.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson performed many of his own stunts, including a scene where he jumps from a helicopter to a building. The film was also one of the first to use a new earthquake simulation technology for its visual effects.

Description: A sequel to "The Wave," this Norwegian film focuses on a geologist who predicts another catastrophic event in Oslo, this time an earthquake.

Fact: The film was shot in Oslo, with real seismologists consulted to ensure the scientific accuracy of the earthquake portrayal.