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. Major events took place in
Ecuador,
Italy,
Taiwan,
Indonesia and
New Zealand this year, while the strongest tremor was observed in
Papua New Guinea. 2016 was also the first year since 2002 with no magnitude 8+ earthquakes.
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]
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 29 km (18 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 VI (Strong).[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 14 km (8.7 mi) west northwest of
Charagua,
Cordillera Province 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 107 km (66 mi) west of
Ambon,
Maluku on January 16 at a depth of 4.1 km (2.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[11] One person died, 19 were injured and about 120 houses were damaged in two villages on
Ambelau island.[12]
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck
China 91 km (57 mi) west southwest of
Wuwei,
Gansu province on January 20 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[13] Nine people were injured and 600 houses were damaged.[14]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck offshore of
Mexico 203 km (126 mi) southwest of
La Cruz de Loreto,
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 47 km (29 mi) east southeast of
Pedro Bay,
Alaska on January 24 at a depth of 125.6 km (78.0 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 4.4 earthquake struck
Ethiopia 2 km (1.2 mi) north of
Hawassa on January 24 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).[18] About 100 students sustained minor injuries and there were power outages in Awasa.[19]
A
magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of
Morocco 49 km (30 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 VI (Strong).[20] An 8-year-old child died,[21] fifteen were injured and some buildings were damaged; it also caused a
blackout in the region.[citation needed]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of
Papua New Guinea 151 km (94 mi) southeast of
Kokopo,
New Britain on January 26 at a depth of 26.0 km (16.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[22]
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck
Russia 80 km (50 mi) south of
Milkovo on the
Kamchatka Peninsula on January 30 at a depth of 177.0 km (110.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[23]
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).[24]
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).[25]
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck
Nepal 19 km (12 mi) north of
Kathmandu on February 5 at a depth of 23.5 km (14.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[26] 66 people were injured in Nepal during this earthquake, while one person died of a heart attack in
Muzaffarpur,
India.[citation needed]
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).[30]
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck
Algeria 1 km (0.62 mi) south southeast of
Bougara on February 10 at a depth of 11.1 km (6.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[31] Several people were injured and some damage was caused to private houses and schools.[citation needed]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of
Tonga 32 km (20 mi) west northwest of
Haveluloto on February 15 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[32]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck
Indonesia 94 km (58 mi) west of
Waingapu,
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).[33]
A
magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck
New Zealand 12 km (7.5 mi) east northeast of
Christchurch on February 14 at a depth of 7.6 km (4.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[34] Minor damage was reported and parts of the region suffered from
liquefaction. A part of Godley Head collapsed and other cliffs collapsed as well.[35]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of
Tonga 32 km (20 mi) west northwest of
Haveluloto on February 15 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[36]
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck
Greece 14 km (8.7 mi) east of
Krestena on February 15 at a depth of 28.6 km (17.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[37] Dozens of buildings were damaged in Krestena mostly in the form of cracks on walls.[citation needed]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the southern
East Pacific Rise on February 16 at a depth of 13.0 km (8.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[38]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck
Indonesia 151 km (94 mi) southeast of
Tobelo on February 17 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[39]
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck
Peru 10 km (6.2 mi) south southwest of
Maca on February 20 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[40] Three people were injured, 24 houses were destroyed and 104 others were damaged. A road was also blocked by a landslide.[citation needed]
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck
Nepal 40 km (25 mi) northeast of
Bharatpur on February 21 at a depth of 16.7 km (10.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[41] One person was injured while fleeing his home due to panic.[citation needed]
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).[42] This was an aftershock of the 6.3 quake.
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck
Indonesia 30 km (19 mi) north of
Ternate on February 23 at a depth of 13.7 km (8.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[43] A total of 113 buildings were damaged, some of them severely.[citation needed]
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).[44]
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).[46]
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).[47] This was an aftershock of the 6.3 quake.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of
Antigua and Barbuda 126 km (78 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).[48]
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).[49]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck
Papua New Guinea 119 km (74 mi) northeast of
Angoram,
East Sepik on April 1 at a depth of 6.0 km (3.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[50]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the
United States 42 km (26 mi) east of
Port Heiden,
Alaska on April 2 at a depth of 11.4 km (7.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[51]
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck
Vanuatu 82 km (51 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).[52]
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 VI (Strong).[53] This was an aftershock of the 6.9 quake.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of
Indonesia 111 km (69 mi) south of
Banjar,
West Java on April 6 at a depth of 29.0 km (18.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[54]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck
Vanuatu 104 km (65 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).[55] 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).[56] At least three people were injured.[57]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the
Philippines 15 km (9.3 mi) northwest of
Siocon,
Zamboanga del Norte on April 13 at a depth of 17.0 km (10.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[63] Three people were injured when a wall fell on them and five homes collapsed.[citation needed]
A
magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck
Japan 2 km (1.2 mi) south southeast of
Kumamoto City on April 14 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[64] Nine people were killed, while more than 800 others were injured.[65][66] 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.[67][68] 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 VII (Very strong).[69] This was a foreshock of the 7.0 quake.
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck
Vanuatu 89 km (55 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 VI (Strong).[70] 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,
Retalhuleu department on April 15 at a depth of 22.4 km (13.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[71]
A
magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck
Japan 6 km (3.7 mi) east southeast 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).[72] A total of 273 people were killed and more than 1,000 others were injured, many of which were indirect.[73] 8,700 buildings were damaged and a bridge collapsed in
Aso,
Kumamoto Prefecture.[74][75]
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).[76] 668 people were killed, 8 missing and over 6,200 injured. 7,000 buildings were destroyed or damaged.[77]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck
Ecuador 21 km (13 mi) west 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).[79] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck
Ecuador 10 km (6.2 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).[80] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck
Ecuador 34 km (21 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).[81] 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).[82]
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).[83]
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck
France 6 km (3.7 mi) west southwest of
Châtelaillon-Plage on April 28 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[84] The quake caused slight damage in
La Rochelle.[84]
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck
Vanuatu 3 km (1.9 mi) northwest 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).[85] Items were knocked off shelves and power was cut in
Luganville.[86]
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).[87]
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck
China 227 km (141 mi) west northwest of
Qamdo,
Tibet Autonomous Region on May 11 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[88] Sixty people were reported injured, six seriously; with collapsed houses and bridges and roads damaged due to landslides.[89]
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck
Mexico 3 km (1.9 mi) southeast of
Nextipac,
Jalisco on May 11 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[90] One person was injured and minor damage to buildings occurred in
Guadalajara and
Zapotlan.[90]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck
Ecuador 32 km (20 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).[91]Power cuts were reported near the epicenter.[92] 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).[93] One person was killed in
Tosagua.[94] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake in April.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck
Australia 116 km (72 mi) west southwest of
Yulara in the
Northern Territory on May 20 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[95]
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck
Yemen 28 km (17 mi) west northwest of
Al Bayda on May 24 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).[96] Four people were killed and seven houses were destroyed.[citation needed] The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).
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).[97] 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).[98]
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck
Algeria 16 km (9.9 mi) south southwest of
Lakhdaria,
Bouïra Province on May 29 at a depth of 11.4 km (7.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[100] Some houses and buildings collapsed in the region, and 28 people were injured, three of them seriously.[101]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck offshore of
Taiwan 87 km (54 mi) northeast of
Jiufen on May 31 at a depth of 246.4 km (153.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[102]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck
Indonesia 80 km (50 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 VI (Strong).[103] One person died of a heart attack during this earthquake, 18 were injured and more than 2,000 houses suffered damage.[104]
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).[105]
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).[106]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of
Mexico 106 km (66 mi) south southwest of
Barra de Navidad,
Jalisco state on June 7 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
Indonesia 125 km (78 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).[108]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of
Indonesia 279 km (173 mi) south of
Lembar,
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).[109]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck
Nicaragua 23 km (14 mi) east of
Puerto Morazan,
Chinandega on June 10 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[110] Some houses suffered damage in
Chinandega, but no injuries were reported.[111]
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).[112]
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).[113]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of
Vanuatu 84 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).[114]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of
Vanuatu 91 km (57 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).[115] 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).[116]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck
Papua New Guinea 91 km (57 mi) north northwest of
Rabaul,
New Britain on June 21 at a depth of 354.0 km (220.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[117]
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck
Indonesia 104 km (65 mi) west southwest of
Manismata,
West Kalimantan on June 21 at a depth of 15.3 km (9.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate). Several houses were damaged in
Kendawangan.[118][119]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck
Kyrgyzstan 92 km (57 mi) east of
Kyzyl-Eshme on June 26 at a depth of 13.0 km (8.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[120]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck
Vanuatu 7 km (4.3 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).[121]
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck
Tajikistan 22 km (14 mi) southeast of
Rasht on July 1 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[122] Dozens of homes collapsed in Rasht.[122]
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck
West Sumatra,
Indonesia 48 km (30 mi) northwest of
Bukittinggi on July 10 at a depth of 8.1 km (5.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[123] One person died when a boulder fell on him.[citation needed]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of
Tonga 115 km (71 mi) north northeast of
Hihifo on July 10 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[124]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck
Ecuador 33 km (21 mi) north 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 VII (Very strong).[125] Two people died during this earthquake.[126]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of
New Zealand 199 km (124 mi) northeast of
Raoul Island on July 13 at a depth of 12.0 km (7.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[127]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck
Vanuatu 71 km (44 mi) north northwest of
Isangel on July 20 at a depth of 167.0 km (103.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[128]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck
Chile 54 km (34 mi) west northwest of the city of
Diego de Almagro on July 25 at a depth of 72.0 km (44.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[129]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck
Papua New Guinea 133 km (83 mi) southeast of
Lorengau,
Manus on July 25 at a depth of 14.0 km (8.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[130]
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck offshore of the
United States trust territory of the
Northern Mariana Islands 29 km (18 mi) southwest of
Agrihan on July 29 at a depth of 196.0 km (121.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[131]
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck
China 31 km (19 mi) south of
Babu on July 31 at a depth of 24.5 km (15.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[132] Around 200 homes were damaged in
Guangxi.[132]
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck
Indonesia 43 km (27 mi) east northeast of
Pototano,
West Nusa Tenggara on July 31 at a depth of 21.0 km (13.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[133] A total of 147 buildings were damaged by the quake, 31 of them severely.[citation needed]
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck
Azerbaijan 11 km (6.8 mi) northwest of
Imishli on August 1 at a depth of 16.0 km (9.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[134] One man died of a heart attack in
Parsabad, in the far northwest of
Iran.[135]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck
Argentina 49 km (30 mi) west southwest of
La Quiaca,
Jujuy on August 4 at a depth of 270.0 km (167.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[136]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of
Japan 71 km (44 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).[137]
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck
Ukraine 5 km (3.1 mi) southeast of
Mariupol,
Donetsk on August 7 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[138] Some damage occurred in Mariupol, like cracks on walls and plaster.[citation needed]
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck
Ecuador 22 km (14 mi) northeast of
Sangolquí,
Pichincha on August 9 at a depth of 9.1 km (5.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[139] Two people were injured, some buildings were damaged and landslides occurred in the
Quito-
Pichincha area.[139]
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck
China 68 km (42 mi) north of
Fuling,
Chongqing on August 11 at a depth of 15.0 km (9.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[140] Two people were injured and various buildings were damaged, some of them severely.[citation needed]
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck offshore of the
French Pacific
special collectivity of
New Caledonia 110 km (68 mi) east of
Île Hunter on August 12 at a depth of 16.4 km (10.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[141]
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 112.8 km (70.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[142]
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck
Peru 11 km (6.8 mi) southwest of
Tapay,
Arequipa Province on August 15 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[143] The quake caused nine deaths, including an
American tourist, and injured at least 68 people, destroyed 383 houses, and damaged 1,074 others.[144][145]
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck
Australia 37 km (23 mi) north northwest of the
Whitsunday Islands in
Queensland on August 18 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[146] The quake, the highest magnitude to affect Queensland in 20 years, caused minor damage and briefly caused the evacuation of some airports.[147]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the southern
East Pacific Rise on August 18 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[148]
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).[150]
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).[151] This was an aftershock of the 7.4 quake.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck
Indonesia 149 km (93 mi) north of
Maumere,
East Nusa Tenggara on August 23 at a depth of 533.0 km (331.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[152]
A
magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck
Italy 5 km (3.1 mi) west northwest of
Accumoli on August 24 at a depth of 4.4 km (2.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[153] 299 people of various nations were killed, 388 were injured, with heavy damage all around the epicenter, especially in
Amatrice.[154][155]
A
magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck
Myanmar 26 km (16 mi) west of
Chauk on August 24 at a depth of 82.0 km (51.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[156] Four people died, 20 were injured, and various
stupas in
Bagan were damaged.[157]
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck
Poland on August 25 at a depth of 1 km (0.62 mi). Four people were injured due to a mine collapse, one of whom died in the hospital.[citation needed]
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck offshore of
Ascension Island 955 km (593 mi) north northwest of
Georgetown on August 29 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[158]
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck
El Salvador 0 km (0 mi) north northwest of
Candelaria de la Frontera on August 29 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[159] A total of 21 houses were damaged, 19 in
San Lorenzo and two in Candelaria de la Frontera.[159]
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck
Papua New Guinea 90 km (56 mi) northeast of
Rabaul,
New Britain on August 31 at a depth of 476.0 km (295.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[160]
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).[161] A
tsunami warning was issued after this earthquake, and waves of 30.0 cm (11.8 in) were reported near Gisborne.[162]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of
New Zealand 179 km (111 mi) northeast of
Ōpōtiki on September 1 at a depth of 13.7 km (8.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[163] 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 VI (Strong).[164] It is the strongest earthquake ever recorded within the state.[165] One person was injured,[166] and the earthquake caused moderate damage, especially in Pawnee where buildings were damaged.[167]
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck
Ecuador 23 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).[168] Six people were injured in nearby
Quito during this earthquake, and some damage was caused.[169]
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck
Pakistan 9 km (5.6 mi) 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).[170] Fifty-seven people were injured in a panicked evacuation of a school. Of those 57, three are reported to be in critical condition.[171]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of
Russia 185 km (115 mi) east southeast of
Nikolskoye,
Kamchatka Krai on September 5 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[172]
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).[173]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck
Peru 51 km (32 mi) north of
Moyobamba,
Moyobamba Province on September 10 at a depth of 121.0 km (75.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[174]
A
magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck
Tanzania 27 km (17 mi) east 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 VI (Strong).[175] Nineteen people were killed and 252 injured in Tanzania [176] as well as four people killed and seven injured in
Uganda's
Rakai District.[177] Several houses collapsed in the Kangera regional capital of
Bukoba and in Uganda.[178]
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck
North Macedonia 3 km (1.9 mi) east southeast of
Čair Municipality,
Skopje on September 11 at a depth of 13.2 km (8.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[179] The quake caused minor damage to buildings and 30 people were injured while leaving their homes in a panic.[180]
A
magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck
South Korea 6 km (3.7 mi) south of
Gyeongju,
North Gyeongsang Province on September 12 at a depth of 13.0 km (8.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[181] It is the strongest earthquake ever recorded in South Korea. Eight people were injured and 253 properties damaged.[182]
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).[183]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the
Solomon Islands 72 km (45 mi) northwest of
Malango on September 14 at a depth of 14.0 km (8.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[184]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of
Indonesia 52 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).[185]
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).[186]
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck
Pakistan 12 km (7.5 mi) north of
Sann on September 22 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).[187] The shock killed one person and left nine others injured in
Hyderabad.[188]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of
Japan 142 km (88 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).[189]
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).[190] The quake killed 6 people and injured 5 others in the neighbouring
Democratic Republic of the Congo.[191] In Rwanda, this earthquake also killed one person, and injured more than 20 when various houses collapsed in
Rusizi district.[192]
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck
Romania 7 km (4.3 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).[193] Two people were injured.[194]
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).[195]
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).[196]
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).[197]
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck
Nicaragua 20 km (12 mi) north northeast of
Nagarote,
León department on September 28 at a depth of 7.6 km (4.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[198] One person died of a heart attack during this earthquake, five others were injured and some houses collapsed in La Paz Centro.[199]
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck
Pakistan 62 km (39 mi) north northeast of
Muzaffarabad on October 1 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[200] Two people died and thirty others were injured.[201]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck
Papua New Guinea 143 km (89 mi) north of
Kimbe,
West New Britain on October 15 at a depth of 442.0 km (274.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[202]
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck
Greece 7 km (4.3 mi) west southwest of
Asprangeloi,
Epirus on October 15 at a depth of 22.0 km (13.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[203] The quake damaged some buildings in villages near
Ioannina.[204]
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck
Peru 28 km (17 mi) southwest of
Pimentel,
Lambayeque Region on October 16 at a depth of 40.7 km (25.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[205] One person died in
Lambayeque when a floor lamp fell on her.[206]
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck
Papua New Guinea 77 km (48 mi) west northwest of
Kandrian,
West New Britain on October 17 at a depth of 42.0 km (26.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[207]
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck
China 135 km (84 mi) northeast of
Dartang,
Tibet Autonomous Region on October 17 at a depth of 35.0 km (21.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[208] One person died during this earthquake.[209]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck
Indonesia 161 km (100 mi) north northeast 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).[210]
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck
Iran 5 km (3.1 mi) southwest of
Zarand,
Kerman on October 20 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[211] Seven people were injured and some buildings suffered damage in Zarand.[citation needed]
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck
Rwanda 18 km (11 mi) southeast of
Cyangugu on October 24 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[214] In the country's
Western Province, at least three houses were destroyed and several others suffered damage. In the city of
Bukavu, in the neighboring
Democratic Republic of the Congo, two buildings were destroyed and others were damaged.[citation needed]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of
Tonga 127 km (79 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).[215]
A
magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck
Italy 2 km (1.2 mi) south southeast of
Preci on October 26 at a depth of 6.0 km (3.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[216] Several buildings collapsed. Two people were injured.[217] This was a foreshock of the 6.6 quake.
A
magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck
Italy 2 km (1.2 mi) north northwest of
Visso on October 26 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[218] One person died of a heart attack during this earthquake[219] and 8 others were injured when various houses collapsed in the region of
Marche.[220] This was a foreshock of the 6.6 quake.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of
Chile 88 km (55 mi) west southwest of
San Antonio on October 27 at a depth of 12.6 km (7.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[221]
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck offshore of
Peru 13 km (8.1 mi) west northwest of
Urb. Santo Domingo on October 28 at a depth of 67.4 km (41.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[222] One person was injured and 15 houses were damaged by a rockslide in
San Juan de Lurigancho.[222]
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck
Colombia 34 km (21 mi) east northeast 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 VI (Strong).[228] The widespread damage caused by the earthquake led to a declaration of public disaster by the Colombian government in northern
Huila.[229][230]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck
Papua New Guinea 99 km (62 mi) west of
Kandrian,
West New Britain on November 1 at a depth of 52.0 km (32.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[231]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck
Chile 21 km (13 mi) southeast of
Curicó on November 4 at a depth of 90.0 km (55.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[232]
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the
United States 3 km (1.9 mi) west of
Cushing, Oklahoma on November 7 at a depth of 4.4 km (2.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[233] Multiple buildings were damaged and minor injuries were reported.[234]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of
Chile 42 km (26 mi) west northwest of
Talcahuano on November 8 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[235]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck
Japan 24 km (15 mi) east northeast of
Ishinomaki,
Miyagi Prefecture on November 11 at a depth of 42.4 km (26.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[236]
A
magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck
New Zealand 53 km (33 mi) north northeast of
Amberley on November 13 at a depth of 15.1 km (9.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent).[237] Ruptures occurred on multiple fault lines in a complex sequence that lasted for about two minutes[238] with the largest amount of energy released far to the north of the epicentre.[239] Two people were killed, and widespread damage was reported across parts of the
South Island.[240] A
tsunami was also observed, reaching 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) at
Kaikōura.[241]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck
New Zealand 92 km (57 mi) south southwest of
Blenheim on November 13 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[242] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck
New Zealand 78 km (48 mi) south southwest of
Blenheim on November 13 at a depth of 14.0 km (8.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[243] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck
New Zealand 90 km (56 mi) south southwest of
Blenheim on November 13 at a depth of 2.1 km (1.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[244] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck
New Zealand 74 km (46 mi) northeast of
Amberley on November 14 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[245] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck
Argentina 7 km (4.3 mi) north northwest of
Pocito on November 20 at a depth of 108.0 km (67.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[246] The quake, the strongest to affect the region in recent years, damaged various houses in
San Juan province.[247]
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck offshore of
El Salvador 156 km (97 mi) south southwest of
Puerto El Triunfo on November 24 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[254] One person died of a heart attack due to shock and fear after hearing a
tsunami warning alert.[255]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the
Xinjiang Autonomous Region of
China 122 km (76 mi) north of
Murghob,
Tajikistan on November 25 at a depth of 17.0 km (10.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[256] One person died when various houses near the epicenter collapsed, and livestock were killed.[257][258]
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck
Nepal 17 km (11 mi) west of
Namche Bazar on November 27 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[259] This quake triggered an avalanche that killed one person and left another injured.[260]
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck
Poland 1 km (0.62 mi) north northwest of
Grębocice on November 29 at a depth of 5.0 km (3.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[261] This earthquake caused a mine collapse in
Rudna, near the epicenter. Eight miners were killed and five others injured.[262]
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck
Costa Rica 9 km (5.6 mi) northeast of
Cartago on December 1 at a depth of 1.3 km (0.81 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[263] The earthquake caused landslides and damaged some homes, forcing at least 5 families to move to a community centre.[264]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck
Peru 22 km (14 mi) southwest of
Vilavila,
Puno Region on December 1 at a depth of 12.0 km (7.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[265] At least 40 houses in
Lampa Province were damaged, with some suffering total collapse. One person died and 17 others were injured.[266]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck
Indonesia 193 km (120 mi) northeast of
Maumere,
East Nusa Tenggara on December 5 at a depth of 526.0 km (326.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[267]
A
magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck
Indonesia 14 km (8.7 mi) west northwest of
Meureudu,
Aceh on December 6 at a depth of 13.0 km (8.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[268] About 245 buildings collapsed as a result of the quake. 104 people were killed and over 900 were injured,[269] of which 136 suffered serious injuries.[270]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck
China 58 km (36 mi) south southeast of
Shihezi in the
Xinjiang Autonomous Region on December 8 at a depth of 17.6 km (10.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[271] Two people were injured, and 25 houses suffered damage in
Ürümqi region.[272]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck offshore of the
United States 164 km (102 mi) west of
Ferndale,
California on December 8 at a depth of 8.4 km (5.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[273]
A
magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the
Solomon Islands 69 km (43 mi) west southwest of
Kirakira on December 8 at a depth of 40.0 km (24.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[274] Tsunami waves up to 5.0 cm (2.0 in) were measured in
New Caledonia and
Vanuatu.[275] More than 200 buildings in the southern part of
Malaita were damaged and buildings collapsed in
Makira; more than 7,000 people were affected by the quake. An eleven-year-old girl died when a building collapsed.[276][277][278]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the
Solomon Islands 79 km (49 mi) west southwest of
Kirakira on December 8 at a depth of 12.3 km (7.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[279] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck
Croatia 0 km (0 mi) south of
Okrug Gornji,
Split-Dalmatia county on December 9 at a depth of 22.5 km (14.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[280] The quake caused minor damage in the form of cracked walls and broken windows.[281]
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck offshore of the
Solomon Islands 92 km (57 mi) west southwest of
Kirakira on December 9 at a depth of 19.7 km (12.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[282] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck
Papua New Guinea 133 km (83 mi) west northwest of
Panguna,
Bougainville on December 10 at a depth of 142.6 km (88.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[283]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of the
United States trust territory of the
Northern Mariana Islands 97 km (60 mi) north northwest of
Farallon de Pajaros on December 14 at a depth of 22.4 km (13.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[284]
A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck
Papua New Guinea 140 km (87 mi) east of
Kokopo,
East New Britain on December 17 at a depth of 94.5 km (58.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[285] Although tsunami waves up to 8.0 cm (3.1 in) were measured[286] and power was knocked out in some parts of the country, no reports of injuries or damage were reported.[287]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of
Papua New Guinea 178 km (111 mi) west northwest of
Panguna,
Bougainville on December 17 at a depth of 8.4 km (5.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[288] This was an aftershock of the 7.9 quake.
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the
Federated States of Micronesia 135 km (84 mi) south southwest of
Colonia on December 18 at a depth of 19.0 km (11.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[289]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck
Peru's
Ucayali Region 186 km (116 mi) northwest of
Iñapari,
Madre de Dios Region on December 18 at a depth of 612.0 km (380.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[290]
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck
Ecuador 11 km (6.8 mi) south southwest of
Esmeraldas,
Esmeraldas Province on December 19 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[291] This earthquake damaged houses, hotels, and caused some landslides in
Atacames. Three people died and 47 others were injured.[292]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the
Solomon Islands 81 km (50 mi) west northwest of
Kirakira on December 20 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[293] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the
Solomon Islands 114 km (71 mi) west northwest of
Kirakira on December 20 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[294] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck offshore of
Indonesia 151 km (94 mi) east northeast of
Lospalos,
East Timor on December 21 at a depth of 152.0 km (94.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[295]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck
Papua New Guinea 175 km (109 mi) southeast of
Kokopo,
East New Britain on December 10 at a depth of 35.0 km (21.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[296]
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck
Romania 13 km (8.1 mi) west of
Nereju Mic,
Vrancea on December 27 at a depth of 97.0 km (60.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[300] The quake caused minor damage to façades of some buildings, especially in
Bucharest.[citation needed]
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck
Japan 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of
Daigo,
Ibaraki Prefecture on December 28 at a depth of 7.0 km (4.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[301] Two people were injured during this earthquake.[302]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck
Indonesia 58 km (36 mi) south southeast of
Dompu,
West Nusa Tenggara on December 29 at a depth of 79.0 km (49.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[303] One person died of a heart attack.[citation needed]
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