List of earthquakes in 2016
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Strongest magnitude |
7.8 Mw, Indonesia 7.8 Mw, Ecuador 7.8 Mw, New Zealand |
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Deadliest |
7.8 Mw, Ecuador 673 deaths |
Total fatalities | 1,225 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 14 |
6.0−6.9 | 109 |
5.0−5.9 | 1,282 |
4.0−4.9 | 11,294 |
This is a list of earthquakes in 2016. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in damage and/or casualties, or are notable for some other reason. All dates are listed according to UTC time. Maximum intensities are indicated on the Mercalli intensity scale and are sourced from United States Geological Survey (USGS) ShakeMap data.
Compared to other years
Magnitude | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
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8.0–9.9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 14 |
6.0–6.9 | 142 | 178 | 168 | 144 | 151 | 204 | 129 | 125 | 140 | 124 | 109 |
5.0–5.9 | 1,712 | 2,074 | 1,768 | 1,896 | 1,963 | 2,271 | 1,412 | 1,402 | 1,475 | 1,413 | 1,282 |
4.0–4.9 | 12,838 | 12,080 | 12,292 | 6,805 | 10,164 | 13,303 | 10,990 | 9,795 | 13,494 | 13,239 | 11,294 |
Total | 14,703 | 14,350 | 14,240 | 8,862 | 12,300 | 15,798 | 12,548 | 11,341 | 15,121 | 14,795 | 12,699 |
An increase in detected earthquake numbers does not necessarily represent an increase in earthquakes per se. Population increase, habitation spread, and advances in earthquake detection technology all contribute to higher earthquake numbers being recorded over time.[2]
By death toll
Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
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1 | 673 | 7.8 | Ecuador | VIII | 20.6 | April 16 |
2 | 299 | 6.2 | Italy | IX | 5.1 | August 24 |
3 | 117 | 6.4 | Taiwan | VII | 23.0 | February 6 |
4 | 41 | 7.0 | Japan | IX | 10.0 | April 15 |
5 | 23 | 5.9 | Tanzania | VII | 40.0 | September 10 |
6 | 11 | 6.7 | India | VII | 55.0 | January 3 |
Listed are earthquakes with at least 10 dead.
By magnitude
Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
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1 | 7.8 | 2 | New Zealand | IX | 22.0 | November 13 |
1 | 7.8 | 673 | Ecuador | VIII | 20.6 | April 16 |
1 | 7.8 | 0 | Indonesia | III | 24.0 | March 2 |
4 | 7.7 | 0 | Northern Mariana Islands | VI | 212.4 | July 29 |
5 | 7.4 | 0 | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | I | 10.0 | August 19 |
6 | 7.2 | 0 | Russia | VI | 163.2 | January 30 |
6 | 7.2 | 0 | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | VI | 72.7 | May 28 |
6 | 7.2 | 0 | New Caledonia | I | 9.9 | August 12 |
9 | 7.1 | 0 | Alaska, United States | VII | 125.6 | January 24 |
9 | 7.1 | 0 | Ascension Island | I | 10.0 | August 29 |
11 | 7.0 | 41 | Japan | IX | 10.0 | April 15 |
11 | 7.0 | 0 | Vanuatu | VII | 27.2 | April 28 |
11 | 7.0 | 0 | New Zealand | VI | 19.0 | September 1 |
11 | 7.0 | 1 | El Salvador | V | 10.3 | November 24 |
Listed are earthquakes with at least 7.0 magnitude.
By month
January
Strongest magnitude | 7.2 Mw, Russia |
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Deadliest |
6.7 Mw, India 11 deaths |
Total fatalities | 12 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 2 |
6.0−6.9 | 11 |
5.0−5.9 | 121 |
4.0−4.9 | 1,027 |
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge on January 1 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[3]
- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck India 30 km (19 mi) west of Imphal in the state of Manipur on January 3 at a depth of 55.0 km (34.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[4] At least 11 people were killed (six in India and five in Bangladesh), 200 others were injured and a large number of buildings were damaged.[5]
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on January 5 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[6]
- A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Indonesia 8 km (5.0 mi) east of the Talaud Islands, North Sulawesi on January 11 at a depth of 13.0 km (8.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[7]
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan 74 km (46 mi) northwest of Rumoi on the island of Hokkaido on January 11 at a depth of 238.8 km (148.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[8]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Bolivia 12 km (7.5 mi) west northwest of Charagua on January 14 at a depth of 582.6 km (362.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[9]
- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 52 km (32 mi) southeast of Shizunai on the island of Hokkaido on January 14 at a depth of 46.0 km (28.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[10]
- A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Indonesia 69 km (43 mi) south southeast of Namlea, Maluku on January 16 at a depth of 4.2 km (2.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[11] Eight people were injured and about 120 houses were damaged in two villages on Ambelau island.[12]
- A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck China 70 km (43 mi) east southeast of Hongtu, Qinghai province on January 20 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[13] Nine people were injured and 600 houses were damaged.[14]
- A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck offshore of Mexico 215 km (134 mi) southwest of Tomatlán, Jalisco state on January 21 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[15]
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the United States 86 km (53 mi) east of Old Iliamna, Alaska on January 24 at a depth of 129.0 km (80.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[16] Four homes were destroyed in Kenai after a gas leak.[17]
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Morocco 50 km (31 mi) north northeast of Al Hoceima on January 25 at a depth of 12.0 km (7.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[18] One person died, fifteen were injured and some buildings were damaged; it also caused a blackout in the region.[19]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Papua New Guinea 94 km (58 mi) south southeast of Taron on January 26 at a depth of 26.0 km (16.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[20]
- A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Russia 88 km (55 mi) north of Yelizovo on the Kamchatka Peninsula on January 30 at a depth of 177.0 km (110.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[21]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Antarctica 473 km (294 mi) northeast of the Balleny Islands on January 31 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[22]
February
Strongest magnitude |
6.4 Mw, Taiwan 6.4 Mw, Papua New Guinea |
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Deadliest |
6.4 Mw, Taiwan 117 deaths |
Total fatalities | 117 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 0 |
6.0−6.9 | 10 |
5.0−5.9 | 95 |
4.0−4.9 | 984 |
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand 125 km (78 mi) northwest of L'Esperance Rock on February 1 at a depth of 391.0 km (243.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[23]
- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Taiwan 25 km (16 mi) southeast of the Yujing district of Tainan City on February 6 at a depth of 23.0 km (14.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[24] Numerous buildings, including a residential tower, collapsed in the Yongkang district.[25] 117 people were killed[26] and 550 were injured.[27]
- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck offshore of Papua New Guinea 88 km (55 mi) west southwest of Panguna on February 8 at a depth of 29.0 km (18.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[28]
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Chile 36 km (22 mi) west of Ovalle on February 10 at a depth of 29.0 km (18.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[29]
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Indonesia 0 km (0 mi) west of Komerda, East Nusa Tenggara on February 12 at a depth of 28.0 km (17.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[30]
- A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck New Zealand 11 km (6.8 mi) east northeast of Christchurch on February 14 at a depth of 8.2 km (5.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[31] Minor damage was reported and parts of the region suffered from liquefaction. A part of Godley Head collapsed and other cliffs collapsed as well.[32]
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga 32 km (20 mi) west northwest of Nuku`alofa on February 15 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[33]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Southern East Pacific Rise on February 17 at a depth of 13.0 km (8.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[34]
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Indonesia 151 km (94 mi) southeast of Tobelo on February 17 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[35]
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Chile 105 km (65 mi) west southwest of Coquimbo on February 22 at a depth of 12.0 km (7.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[36] This was an aftershock of the 6.3 quake.
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Western Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on February 27 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[37]
March
Strongest magnitude | 7.8 Mw Indonesia |
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Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 1 |
6.0−6.9 | 4 |
5.0−5.9 | 99 |
4.0−4.9 | 990 |
- A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore of Indonesia 659 km (409 mi) southwest of Muara Siberut, Mentawai Islands on March 2 at a depth of 24.0 km (14.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[38]
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of the United States 72 km (45 mi) south southeast of Atka, Alaska on March 12 at a depth of 19.0 km (11.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[39]
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of the United States 75 km (47 mi) south of Atka, Alaska on March 19 at a depth of 17.0 km (10.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[40] This was an aftershock of the 6.3 quake.
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Antigua and Barbuda 124 km (77 mi) east northeast of Codrington on March 19 at a depth of 26.0 km (16.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[41]
- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck offshore of Russia 216 km (134 mi) south of Ust'-Kamchatsk Staryy, Kamchatka Peninsula on March 20 at a depth of 30.0 km (18.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[42]
April
Strongest magnitude | 7.8 Mw Ecuador |
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Deadliest |
7.8 Mw Ecuador 673 deaths |
Total fatalities | 731 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 3 |
6.0−6.9 | 19 |
5.0−5.9 | 136 |
4.0−4.9 | 1,276 |
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 119 km (74 mi) northeast of Angoram on April 1 at a depth of 6.0 km (3.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[43]
- A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Vanuatu 83 km (52 mi) north northwest of Port-Olry on April 3 at a depth of 26.0 km (16.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[44]
- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Vanuatu 102 km (63 mi) west southwest of Sola on April 6 at a depth of 24.0 km (14.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[45] This was an aftershock of the 6.9 quake.
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Indonesia 71 km (44 mi) south southwest of Bunisari, West Java on April 6 at a depth of 29.0 km (18.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[46]
- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Vanuatu 103 km (64 mi) west of Sola on April 7 at a depth of 27.6 km (17.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[47] This was an aftershock of the 6.9 quake.
- A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck Nepal 4 km (2.5 mi) south southwest of Patan on April 9 at a depth of 10.2 km (6.3 mi).[48] At least three people were injured.[49]
- A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Afghanistan 42 km (26 mi) west southwest of Ashkasham, Badakhshan Province on April 10 at a depth of 212.0 km (131.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[50] Six people were killed and forty-six injured in Pakistan.[51]
- A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Myanmar 75 km (47 mi) southeast of Mawlaik on April 13 at a depth of 136.0 km (84.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[52] 2 people were killed and 70 injured in Assam, India.[53] 50 people were hurt in Chittagong, Bangladesh.[54]
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Philippines 15 km (9.3 mi) northwest of Siocon on April 13 at a depth of 17.0 km (10.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[55]
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan 3 km (1.9 mi) west of Kumamoto City on April 14 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[56] Nine people were killed, while more than 800 others were injured.[57][58] At least 20 homes and a wall of the Kumamoto Castle collapsed, while more than 24,000 people were forced to spend several nights in shelters.[59][60] This was a foreshock of the 7.0 quake.
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Japan 5 km (3.1 mi) east northeast of Uto, Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[61] This was a foreshock of the 7.0 quake.
- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Vanuatu 87 km (54 mi) northwest of Port-Olry on April 14 at a depth of 16.0 km (9.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[62] This was an aftershock of the 6.9 quake.
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Guatemala 110 km (68 mi) south-southwest of Champerico on April 15 at a depth of 22.4 km (13.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[63]
- A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Japan 1 km (0.62 mi) east of Kumamoto City on April 15 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent).[64] 41 people were killed and more than 1,000 others were injured. 8,700 buildings were damaged and a bridge collapsed in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture.[65][66]
- A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Ecuador 27 km (17 mi) south southeast of Muisne in Esmeraldas province on April 16 at a depth of 20.6 km (12.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[67] 673 people were killed and over 6,200 injured. 7,000 buildings were destroyed or damaged.[68]
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 108 km (67 mi) north of Visokoi Island on April 19 at a depth of 14.0 km (8.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[69]
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Ecuador 20 km (12 mi) west northwest of Muisne in Esmeraldas province on April 20 at a depth of 14.0 km (8.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[70] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Ecuador 11 km (6.8 mi) north of Muisne in Esmeraldas province on April 20 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[71] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Ecuador 35 km (22 mi) north northwest of Bahia de Caraquez in Manabi province on April 22 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[72] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Mexico 83 km (52 mi) west southwest of Puerto Madero, Chiapas on April 25 at a depth of 16.0 km (9.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[73]
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Mexico 75 km (47 mi) west southwest of Puerto Madero, Chiapas on April 27 at a depth of 16.0 km (9.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[74] This was an aftershock of the 6.0 quake.
- A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Vanuatu 2 km (1.2 mi) north of Norsup on April 28 at a depth of 24.0 km (14.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[75]
- A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck 602 km (374 mi) east of the French Pacific minor territory of Clipperton Island on April 29 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[76]
May
Strongest magnitude | 7.2 Mw South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands |
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Deadliest |
6.9 Mw Ecuador 1 death |
Total fatalities | 1 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 1 |
6.0−6.9 | 6 |
5.0−5.9 | 87 |
4.0−4.9 | 1,084 |
- A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck China 66 km (41 mi) northwest of Gyamotang, Tibet Autonomous Region on May 11 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[77] Sixty people were reported injured, six seriously; with collapsed houses and bridges and roads damaged due to landslides.[78]
- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Ecuador 33 km (21 mi) southeast of Muisne in Esmeraldas province on May 18 at a depth of 16.0 km (9.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[79] Power cuts were reported near the epicenter.[80] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake in April.
- A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Ecuador 24 km (15 mi) northwest of Rosa Zarate (also called Quinindé) in Esmeraldas province on May 18 at a depth of 29.9 km (18.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[81] One person was killed in Tosagua.[82] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake in April.
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Australia 337 km (209 mi) east of Warburton in Western Australia on May 20 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[83]
- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Fiji 18 km (11 mi) south southeast of Ndoi Island on May 27 at a depth of 567.5 km (352.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[84] This was an foreshock of the 6.9 quake.
- A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck offshore of Fiji 155 km (96 mi) south southeast of Ndoi Island on May 28 at a depth of 405.7 km (252.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[85]
- A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck offshore of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 53 km (33 mi) north northeast of Visokoi Island on May 28 at a depth of 78.0 km (48.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[86]
- A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Algeria 16 km (9.9 mi) south southwest of Lakhdaria on May 29 at a depth of 11.4 km (7.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[87] Some houses and buildings collapsed in the region, and 28 people were injured, three of them seriously.[88]
- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck offshore of Taiwan 94 km (58 mi) east northeast of Keelung on May 31 at a depth of 246.4 km (153.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[89]
June
Strongest magnitude | 6.6 Mw Indonesia |
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Deadliest |
6.6 Mw Indonesia 1 death |
Total fatalities | 1 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 0 |
6.0−6.9 | 15 |
5.0−5.9 | 111 |
4.0−4.9 | 1,149 |
- A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Indonesia 79 km (49 mi) west of Sungai Penuh, Jambi on June 1 at a depth of 50.0 km (31.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very Strong).[90] One person died of a heart attack during this earthquake, 18 were injured and more than 2000 houses suffered damage.[91]
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Indonesia 133 km (83 mi) southwest of Leksula, Maluku on June 5 at a depth of 429.6 km (266.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[92]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand 84 km (52 mi) south of Raoul Island on June 6 at a depth of 43.8 km (27.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[93]
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Mexico 106 km (66 mi) south southwest of San Patricio, Jalisco state on June 7 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[94]
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Indonesia 123 km (76 mi) west northwest of Kota Ternate, North Maluku on June 7 at a depth of 31.0 km (19.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[95]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Indonesia 260 km (160 mi) south of Kute, West Nusa Tenggara on June 9 at a depth of 19.0 km (11.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[96]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Nicaragua 22 km (14 mi) east of Puerto Morazan on June 10 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[97] Some houses suffered damage in Chinandega, but no injuries were reported.[98]
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands 18 km (11 mi) west northwest of Auki on June 10 at a depth of 30.4 km (18.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[99]
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Vanuatu 98 km (61 mi) north northwest of Isangel on June 14 at a depth of 111.0 km (69.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[100]
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Vanuatu 83 km (52 mi) south southwest of Isangel on June 19 at a depth of 13.0 km (8.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[101]
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Vanuatu 90 km (56 mi) southwest of Isangel on June 20 at a depth of 15.0 km (9.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[102] This was an aftershock of the 6.3 quake.
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on June 21 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[103]
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 67 km (42 mi) west northwest of Namatanai on June 21 at a depth of 354.0 km (220.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[104]
- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Kyrgyzstan 28 km (17 mi) south southeast of Sary-Tash on June 26 at a depth of 13.0 km (8.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very Strong).[105]
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Vanuatu 8 km (5.0 mi) northeast of Lakatoro on June 30 at a depth of 27.0 km (16.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[106]
July
Strongest magnitude | 7.7 Mw Northern Mariana Islands |
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Deadliest |
6.3 Mw Ecuador 2 deaths |
Total fatalities | 2 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 1 |
6.0−6.9 | 6 |
5.0−5.9 | 119 |
4.0−4.9 | 1,044 |
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga 111 km (69 mi) north northeast of Hihifo on July 10 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[107]
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Ecuador 33 km (21 mi) northwest of Rosa Zarate (also called Quinindé) in Esmeraldas province on July 11 at a depth of 21.0 km (13.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[108] Two people died during this earthquake.[109]
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand 200 km (120 mi) northeast of Raoul Island on July 13 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[110]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Vanuatu 70 km (43 mi) north northwest of Isangel on July 20 at a depth of 174.0 km (108.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[111]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Chile 53 km (33 mi) northwest of the city of Diego de Almagro on July 25 at a depth of 71.5 km (44.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[112]
- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 128 km (80 mi) southeast of Lorengau on July 25 at a depth of 7.3 km (4.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[113]
- A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck offshore of the United States trust territory of the Northern Mariana Islands 28 km (17 mi) south southwest of Agrihan on July 29 at a depth of 207.6 km (129.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[114]
August
Strongest magnitude | 7.4 Mw South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands |
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Deadliest |
6.2 Mw Italy 299 deaths |
Total fatalities | 309 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 3 |
6.0−6.9 | 10 |
5.0−5.9 | 140 |
4.0−4.9 | 1,236 |
- A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Azerbaijan 12 km (7.5 mi) northwest of Imishli on August 1 at a depth of 16.0 km (9.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[115] One man died of a heart attack in Parsabad, in the far northwest of Iran.[116]
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Argentina 53 km (33 mi) northwest of Abra Pampa on August 4 at a depth of 270.0 km (167.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[117]
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 70 km (43 mi) east northeast of Iwo Jima on August 4 at a depth of 510.0 km (316.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[118]
- A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck offshore of the French Pacific special collectivity of New Caledonia 109 km (68 mi) east of Île Hunter on August 12 at a depth of 9.9 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[119]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga 225 km (140 mi) southeast of the Minerva Reefs on August 12 at a depth of 112.9 km (70.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[120]
- A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Peru 39 km (24 mi) north of Lluta on August 15 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[121] The quake caused five deaths, including an American tourist, and injured at least 40 people.[122]
- A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Australia 54 km (34 mi) east northeast of Bowen in Queensland on August 18 at a depth of 7.8 km (4.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[123] The quake, the highest magnitude to affect Queensland in 20 years, caused minor damage and briefly caused the evacuation of some airports.[124]
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck offshore of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 240 km (150 mi) east southeast of South Georgia on August 19 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[125]
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 167 km (104 mi) east northeast of Miyako, Iwate Prefecture on August 20 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[126]
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 170 km (110 mi) east northeast of Miyako, Iwate Prefecture on August 20 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[127] This was an aftershock of the 6.0 quake.
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 240 km (150 mi) east southeast of South Georgia on August 21 at a depth of 12.0 km (7.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[128] This was an aftershock of the 7.4 quake.
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Indonesia 132 km (82 mi) north of Nebe, East Nusa Tenggara on August 23 at a depth of 528.2 km (328.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[129]
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Italy 10 km (6.2 mi) southeast of Norcia on August 24 at a depth of 5.1 km (3.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent).[130] 299 people of various nations were killed, 388 were injured, with heavy damage all around the epicenter, especially in Amatrice.[131][132]
- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Myanmar 25 km (16 mi) west of Chauk on August 24 at a depth of 84.1 km (52.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[133] Four people died, 20 were injured, and various stupas in Bagan were damaged.[134]
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck offshore of Ascension Island 980 km (610 mi) north northwest of the island on August 29 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[135]
- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 39 km (24 mi) east of Namatanai on August 31 at a depth of 476.0 km (295.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[136]
September
Strongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw New Zealand |
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Deadliest |
5.9 Mw Tanzania 23 deaths |
Total fatalities | 32 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 1 |
6.0−6.9 | 12 |
5.0−5.9 | 160 |
4.0−4.9 | 895 |
- A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand 175 km (109 mi) northeast of Gisborne on September 1 at a depth of 19.0 km (11.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[137] A tsunami warning was issued after this earthquake, and waves of 30.0 cm (11.8 in) were reported near Gisborne.[138]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand 185 km (115 mi) northeast of Opotiki on September 1 at a depth of 13.7 km (8.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[139] This was an aftershock of the 7.0 quake.
- A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the United States 14 km (8.7 mi) northwest of Pawnee, Oklahoma on September 3 at a depth of 5.6 km (3.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[140] It is the strongest earthquake ever recorded within the state.[141] One person was injured,[142] and the earthquake caused moderate damage, especially in Pawnee where buildings were damaged.[143]
- A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Ecuador 22 km (14 mi) east northeast of Quito on September 5 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[144] Six people were injured in nearby Quito during this earthquake, and some damage was caused.[145]
- A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Pakistan 8 km (5.0 mi) east northeast of Batgram on September 5 at a depth of 25.9 km (16.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[146] Fifty-seven people were injured in a panicked evacuation of a school. Of those 57, three are reported to be in critical condition.[147]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Russia 185 km (115 mi) east-southeast of Nikolskoye, Kamchatka Krai on September 6 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[148]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Australia 21 km (13 mi) southwest of Macquarie Island on September 8 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[149]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Peru 52 km (32 mi) north of Moyobamba on September 10 at a depth of 121.0 km (75.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[150]
- A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Tanzania 27 km (17 mi) northeast of Nsunga, Kagera Region on September 10 at a depth of 40.0 km (24.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[151] Nineteen people were killed and 252 injured in Tanzania [152] as well as four people killed and seven injured in Uganda's Rakai District.[153] Several houses collapsed in the Kangera regional capital of Bukoba and in Uganda.[154]
- A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Macedonia 4 km (2.5 mi) east northeast of Skopje on September 11 at a depth of 12.9 km (8.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[155] The quake caused minor damage to buildings and 30 people were injured while leaving their homes in a panic.[156]
- A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck South Korea 6 km (3.7 mi) south of Gyeongju on September 12 at a depth of 13.0 km (8.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[157] It is the strongest earthquake ever recorded in South Korea. Eight people were injured and 253 properties damaged.[158]
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Colombia 32 km (20 mi) east northeast of Mutatá, Antioquia on September 14 at a depth of 18.0 km (11.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[159]
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands 86 km (53 mi) west of Honiara on September 14 at a depth of 14.0 km (8.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[160]
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Indonesia 51 km (32 mi) north northwest of Jayapura, Papua on September 17 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[161]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 360 km (220 mi) southeast of Hachijō-jima, Izu Islands on September 20 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[162]
- A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Pakistan 11 km (6.8 mi) north of Sann on September 22 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).[163] The shock killed one person and left nine others injured in Hyderabad.[164]
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 143 km (89 mi) east southeast of Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture on September 23 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[165]
- A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Burundi 24 km (15 mi) southeast of Cyangugu, Rwanda, on September 23 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[166] The quake killed 6 people and injured 5 others in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo.[167] In Rwanda, this earthquake also killed one person, and injured more than 20 when various houses collapsed in Rusizi district.[168]
- A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Romania 8 km (5.0 mi) west northwest of Nereju on September 23 at a depth of 92.0 km (57.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[169] Two people were injured.[170]
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Philippines 36 km (22 mi) southeast of Tamisan, Davao Oriental, on September 24 at a depth of 65.0 km (40.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[171]
- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga 118 km (73 mi) west northwest of Neiafu on September 24 at a depth of 202.0 km (125.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[172]
- A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Fiji 107 km (66 mi) north northeast of Ndoi Island on September 24 at a depth of 596.4 km (370.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[173]
- A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Nicaragua 20 km (12 mi) north northeast of Nagarote on September 28 at a depth of 7.1 km (4.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[174] One person died of a heart attack during this earthquake, five others were injured and some houses collapsed in La Paz Centro.[175]
October
Strongest magnitude | 6.9 Mw Papua New Guinea |
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Deadliest |
5.4 Mw Pakistan 2 deaths 6.6 Mw Italy 2 deaths |
Total fatalities | 6 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 0 |
6.0−6.9 | 7 |
5.0−5.9 | 102 |
4.0−4.9 | 622 |
- A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Pakistan 42 km (26 mi) north northwest of Athmuqam on October 1 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[176] Two people died and thirty others were injured.[177]
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 143 km (89 mi) north of Kimbe on October 15 at a depth of 442.0 km (274.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[178]
- A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Greece 12 km (7.5 mi) north northwest of Rodotopion, Epirus on October 15 at a depth of 22.0 km (13.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[179] The quake damaged some buildings in villages near Ioannina.[180]
- A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 78 km (48 mi) west northwest of Kandrian on October 17 at a depth of 35.0 km (21.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[181]
- A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck China 135 km (84 mi) northeast of Dartang, Tibet Autonomous Region on October 17 at a depth of 23.3 km (14.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[182] One person died during this earthquake.[183]
- A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Indonesia 161 km (100 mi) north northwest of Pamanukan, West Java on October 19 at a depth of 614.0 km (381.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[184]
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan 7 km (4.3 mi) south of Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture on October 21 at a depth of 5.7 km (3.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[185] At least 20 people were injured and some damage was caused.[186]
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga 128 km (80 mi) west northwest of Hihifo on October 26 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[187]
- A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Italy 8 km (5.0 mi) east southeast of Sellano on October 26 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[188] Several buildings collapsed. Two people were injured.[189] This was a foreshock of the 6.6 quake.
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Italy 3 km (1.9 mi) west of Visso on October 26 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent).[190] One person died of a heart attack during this earthquake[191] and 8 others were injured when various houses collapsed in the region of Marche.[192] This was a foreshock of the 6.6 quake.
- A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Italy 6 km (3.7 mi) north of Norcia on October 30 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent).[193] The villages of Arquata del Tronto,[194] Visso, Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Ussita, as well as the Basilica of Saint Benedict in Norcia, were destroyed.[195] Two people died of heart attacks during this earthquake[196] and 20 others were injured.[197]
- A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Colombia 35 km (22 mi) east of the town of Colombia on October 31 at a depth of 33.0 km (20.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[198] The widespread damage caused by the earthquake led to a declaration of public disaster by the Colombian government in northern Huila.[199][200]
November
Strongest magnitude | 7.8 Mw New Zealand |
---|---|
Deadliest |
4.4 Mw Poland 8 deaths |
Total fatalities | 13 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 2 |
6.0−6.9 | 9 |
5.0−5.9 | 137 |
4.0−4.9 | 519 |
- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Chile 25 km (16 mi) east southeast of Curicó on November 4 at a depth of 90.8 km (56.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[201]
- A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the United States 2 km (1.2 mi) west of Cushing, Oklahoma on November 7 at a depth of 5.0 km (3.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[202] Multiple buildings were damaged and minor injuries were reported.[203]
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan 24 km (15 mi) east northeast of Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture on November 11 at a depth of 44.8 km (27.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[204]
- A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand 56 km (35 mi) north northeast of Amberley on November 13 at a depth of 22.0 km (13.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent).[205] Two people were killed, and widespread damage was reported across parts of the South Island.[206] A tsunami was also observed, reaching 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) at Kaikoura.[207]
- A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck New Zealand 17 km (11 mi) north northwest of Kaikoura on November 13 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[208] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck New Zealand 23 km (14 mi) north northwest of Kaikoura on November 13 at a depth of 16.0 km (9.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[209] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck New Zealand 12 km (7.5 mi) north of Kaikoura on November 13 at a depth of 8.3 km (5.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[210] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
- A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck New Zealand 38 km (24 mi) west southwest of Kaikoura on November 14 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[211] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Argentina 10 km (6.2 mi) south southwest of Zonda on November 20 at a depth of 115.8 km (72.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[212] The quake, the strongest to affect the region in recent years, damaged various houses in San Juan province.[213]
- A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Japan 37 km (23 mi) east southeast of Namie, Fukushima Prefecture on November 22 at a depth of 11.3 km (7.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[214] 14 people were injured and more than 1,900 homes briefly lost electricity.[215] Though a warning of a possible tsunami of 3 m (9.8 ft) in height was issued,[216] a 60 cm (24 in) wave was reported by NHK in the port of Onahama of Iwaki, Fukushima; a 90 cm (35 in) wave hit Soma, Fukushima; and another wave 1 m (3 ft 3 in) in height struck the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant site after the 6.9 shock.[217] Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said that the spent fuel cooling system of the third reactor at the neighboring Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Plant had stopped as a result of the earthquake; TEPCO later reported the restart of the spent fuel cooling system after only 100 minutes of stoppage.[216][217][218][219]
- A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck offshore of El Salvador 149 km (93 mi) south southwest of Puerto El Triunfo on November 24 at a depth of 10.3 km (6.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[220] One person died of a heart attack due to shock and fear after hearing a tsunami warning alert.[221]
- A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China 49 km (30 mi) east northeast of Karakul, Tajikistan on November 25 at a depth of 12.6 km (7.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[222] One person died when various houses near the epicenter collapsed, and livestock were killed.[223][224]
- A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Nepal 19 km (12 mi) west northwest of Namche Bazar on November 27 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[225] This quake triggered an avalanche that killed one person and left another injured.[226]
- A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Poland 1 km (0.62 mi) east southeast of Glogow on November 29 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[227] This earthquake caused a mine collapse in Rudna, near the epicenter. Eight miners were killed and five others injured.[228]
December
Strongest magnitude | 6.3 Mw Peru |
---|---|
Deadliest |
6.3 Mw Peru 1 death |
Total fatalities | 1 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 0 |
6.0−6.9 | 2 |
5.0−5.9 | 13 |
4.0−4.9 | 45 |
- A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Costa Rica 6 km (3.7 mi) east northeast of Cartago on December 1 at a depth of 5.0 km (3.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[229] The earthquake caused landslides and damaged some homes, forcing at least 5 families to move to a community centre.[230]
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Peru 43 km (27 mi) northeast of Huarichancara, Puno Region on December 1 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very Strong).[231] At least 40 houses in Lampa were damaged, with some suffering total collapse. One person died and 17 others were injured.[232]
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of the United States 53 km (33 mi) south of Shemya Island, Alaska on December 3 at a depth of 26.9 km (16.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[233]
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- ↑ "M6.4 - 18km SSE of Ndoi Island, Fiji". United States Geological Survey. May 27, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.9 - 155km SSE of Ndoi Island, Fiji". United States Geological Survey. May 28, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- ↑ "M7.2 - 53km NNE of Visokoi Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands". United States Geological Survey. May 28, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- ↑ "M5.4 - 16km SSW of Lakhdaria, Algeria". United States Geological Survey. May 29, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
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- ↑ "M6.4 - 94km ENE of Keelung, Taiwan". United States Geological Survey. May 31, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.6 - 79km W of Sungaipenuh, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. June 2, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
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- ↑ "M6.3 - 133km SW of Leksula, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. June 5, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.1 - 84km S of Raoul Island, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.3 - 106km SSW of San Patricio, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.3 - 123km WNW of Kota Ternate, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.2 - 284km S of Kute, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. June 9, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.1 - 22km E of Puerto Morazan, Nicaragua". United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
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- ↑ "M6.2 - 18km WNW of Auki, Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.2 - 98km NNW of Isangel, Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. June 14, 2016. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.3 - 83km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.0 - 90km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. June 20, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.1 - Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge". United States Geological Survey. June 21, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.3 - 67km WNW of Namatanai, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. June 21, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.4 - 28km SSE of Sary-Tash, Kyrgyzstan". United States Geological Survey. June 26, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.0 - 8km NE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. June 30, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.0 - 111km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga". United States Geological Survey. July 10, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.3 - 33km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador". United States Geological Survey. July 11, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
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- ↑ "M6.3 - 200km NE of Raoul Island, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. July 13, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.1 - 70km NNW of Isangel, Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. July 20, 2016. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.1 - 53km NW of Diego de Almagro, Chile". United States Geological Survey. July 25, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.4 - 128km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. July 25, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ↑ "M7.7 - 28km SSW of Agrihan, Northern Mariana Islands". United States Geological Survey. July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ↑ "M5.0 - 12km NW of Imishli, Azerbaijan". United States Geological Survey. August 1, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
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- ↑ "M6.2 - 53km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina". United States Geological Survey. August 4, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.3 - 70km ENE of Iwo Jima, Japan". United States Geological Survey. August 4, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ↑ "M7.2 - 109km E of Ile Hunter, New Caledonia". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.1 - South of the Fiji Islands". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ↑ "M5.5 - 39km N of Lluta, Peru". United States Geological Survey. August 15, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
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- ↑ "M5.7 - 54km ENE of Bowen, Australia". United States Geological Survey. August 18, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
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- ↑ "M6.0 - 167km ENE of Miyako, Japan". United States Geological Survey. August 20, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.0 - 170km ENE of Miyako, Japan". United States Geological Survey. August 20, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
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- ↑ "M6.0 - 132km N of Nebe, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. August 24, 2016. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.2 - 10km SE of Norcia, Italy". United States Geological Survey. August 24, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
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- ↑ "M6.8 - 25km W of Chauk, Burma". United States Geological Survey. August 24, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
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- ↑ "M7.1 - North of Ascension Island". United States Geological Survey. August 29, 2016. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.8 - 39km E of Namatanai, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. August 31, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ↑ "M7.0 - 175km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. September 1, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
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- ↑ "M 6.1 - 185km NE of Opotiki, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. September 1, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ↑ "M5.8 - 14km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma". United States Geological Survey. November 15, 2016. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
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- ↑ "Pawnee buildings damaged during massive earthquake". KOKI-TV. September 3, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
- ↑ "M 4.7 - 22km ENE of Quito, Ecuador". United States Geological Survey. November 15, 2016. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Quito Quake Six Wounded People, Minor Damage". Prensa Latina. September 5, 2016. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
- ↑ "M 4.7 - 8km NE of Batgram, Pakistan". United States Geological Survey. September 5, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Three among 57 injured students critical as quake hits Khyber Pakhtunkhwa". Business Standard. New Delhi. ANI. September 5, 2016. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
- ↑ "M 6.1 - 185km ESE of Nikol'skoye, Russia". United States Geological Survey. September 6, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.1 - 21km SW of Macquarie Island, Australia". United States Geological Survey. September 8, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.1 - 52km N of Moyobamba, Peru". United States Geological Survey. September 10, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "M 5.9 - 27km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania". United States Geological Survey. September 10, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
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- ↑ "M 5.1 - 4km ENE of Skopje, Macedonia". United States Geological Survey. September 11, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Magnitude-5.3 quake hits Macedonia; at least 30 injured". Associated Press. September 11, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ↑ "M5.4 - 8km S of Kyonju, South Korea". United States Geological Survey. September 12, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Korea may have even stronger quakes". Korea Times. September 13, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.0 - 32km ENE of Mutata, Colombia". United States Geological Survey. September 14, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.0 - 86km W of Honiara, Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. September 14, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "M 6.0 - 51km NNW of Jayapura, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. September 17, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.1 - Izu Islands, Japan region". United States Geological Survey. September 20, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "M 4.6 - 11km N of Sann, Pakistan". United States Geological Survey. September 22, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
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- ↑ "M6.2 - 143km ESE of Katsuura, Japan". United States Geological Survey. September 23, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
- ↑ "M 4.8 - 24km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda". United States Geological Survey. September 23, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
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- ↑ "M5.6 - 8km WNW of Nereju, Romania". United States Geological Survey. September 23, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Earthquake measuring 5.3 hits Romania, causing minor damage". Washington Post. September 24, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.3 - 36km SE of Tamisan, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. September 24, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.4 - 118km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga". United States Geological Survey. September 24, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.9 - 107km NNE of Ndoi Island, Fiji". United States Geological Survey. September 24, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "M 5.5 - 20km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua". United States Geological Survey. September 28, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "5.1 Magnitude Quake Hits West Nicaragua, Killing At Least 1". Fox News. September 28, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
- ↑ "M 5.4 - 42km NNW of Athmuqam, Pakistan". United States Geological Survey. October 1, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Tremors: Earthquake toll rises to two". The Express Tribune. October 3, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.3 - 143km N of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. October 15, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "M5.5 - 12km NNW of Rodotopion, Greece". United States Geological Survey. November 15, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Continuing Tremors Force Ioannina Citizens to Spend Night Outdoors". Greek Reporter. October 16, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.9 - 78km WNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. October 17, 2016. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ↑ "M5.9 - 135km NE of Dartang, China". United States Geological Survey. October 17, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "One person has been killed in the aftermath of the magnitude 6.2 earthquake". socialfeed.info. October 18, 2016. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.6 - 161km NNE of Pamanukan, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. October 19, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.2 - 7km S of Kurayoshi, Japan". United States Geological Survey. October 21, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
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- ↑ "M6.1 - 128km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga". United States Geological Survey. October 26, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
- ↑ "M5.5 - 8km ESE of Sellano, Italy". United States Geological Survey. October 26, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
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- ↑ "M6.1 - 3km W of Visso, Italy". United States Geological Survey. October 26, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
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- ↑ "M6.6 - 6km N of Norcia, Italy". United States Geological Survey. October 30, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
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- ↑ "M5.6 - 35km E of Colombia, Colombia". United States Geological Survey. October 31, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Municipio de Colombia (Huila), epicentro de fuerte temblor, permanece incomunicado tras derrumbe" (in Spanish). El Espectador. October 31, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ↑ "Calamidad pública por temblor en Colombia, Huila" (in Spanish). Caracol Radio. November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.4 - 25km ESE of Curico, Chile". United States Geological Survey. November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ↑ "M5.0 - 2km W of Cushing, Oklahoma". United States Geological Survey. November 7, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
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- ↑ "M6.2 - 24km ENE of Ishinomaki, Japan". United States Geological Survey. November 11, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ↑ "M7.8 - 56km NNE of Amberley, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. November 13, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ↑ "New Zealand earthquake: Two dead following powerful tremor". BBC News. November 13, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ↑ "One confirmed dead following New Zealand earthquake". The Independent. November 13, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.5 - 17km NNW of Kaikoura, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. November 13, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.1 - 23km NNW of Kaikoura, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. November 13, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.2 - 12km N of Kaikoura, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. November 13, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.5 - 38km WSW of Kaikoura, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. November 14, 2016. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.4 - 10km SSW of Zonda, Argentina". United States Geological Survey. November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
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- ↑ "M6.9 - 37km ESE of Namie, Japan". United States Geological Survey. November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
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- ↑ "M7.0 - 149km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador". United States Geological Survey. November 24, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Nicaragua: mujer muere tras escuchar alarma de tsunami por sismo". Perú.com (in Spanish). November 25, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.6 - 49km ENE of Karakul, Tajikistan". United States Geological Survey. November 25, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
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- ↑ "At least one dead in damaging 6.7 magnitude earthquake in China". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-11-26.
- ↑ "M5.4 - 19km WNW of Namche Bazar, Nepal". United States Geological Survey. November 27, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ↑ "Earthquake-triggered avalanche kills Sherpa in Nepal". CBS News. Associated Press. November 28, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ↑ "M4.4 - 1km ESE of Glogow, Poland". United States Geological Survey. November 29, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ↑ "Death Toll Rises to 8 in Cave-In at Poland Copper Mine". The New York Times. The Associated Press. November 30, 2016. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ↑ "M5.2 - 6km ENE of Cot, Costa Rica". United States Geological Survey. December 1, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
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- ↑ "M6.3 - 43km NE of Huarichancara, Peru". United States Geological Survey. December 1, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
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External links
- ShakeMap Background – United States Geological Survey
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