Multiple choice general knowledge How many people died as a result of the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004? 175,000. 75,000. 250,000 100,000 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami resulted in approximately 230,000-280,000 deaths across 14 countries, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history. The tsunami was triggered by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake.