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 and Indonesia this year, while the strongest tremor was observed in Papua New Guinea. For the first time since 2008, no quake had a magnitude of 8 or higher.
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.
Listed are earthquakes with at least 10 dead.
Listed are earthquakes with at least 7.0 magnitude.
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).
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). 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.
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).
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).
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).
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Bolivia 12 km (7.5 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).
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).
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Indonesia 69 km (43 mi) south southeast of Namlea, Maluku on January 16 at a depth of 4.1 km (2.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong). One person died, 19 were injured and about 120 houses were damaged in two villages on Ambelau island.
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). Nine people were injured and 600 houses were damaged.
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).
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). Four homes were destroyed in Kenai after a gas leak.
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Ethiopia 4 km (2.5 mi) north northeast of Awasa on January 24 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). About 100 students sustained minor injuries and there were power outages in Awasa.
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). One person died, fifteen were injured and some buildings were damaged; it also caused a blackout in the region.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Papua New Guinea 94 km (58 mi) south southeast of Taron, New Ireland on January 26 at a depth of 26.0 km (16.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).
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).
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).
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).
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 V (Moderate). 66 people were injured in Nepal during this earthquake, while one person died of a heart attack in Muzaffarpur, India.
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). Numerous buildings, including a residential tower, collapsed in the Yongkang district. 117 people were killed and 550 were injured.
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).
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).
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).
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). Minor damage was reported and parts of the region suffered from liquefaction. A part of Godley Head collapsed and other cliffs collapsed as well.
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).
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).
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).
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). 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).
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).
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).
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). 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).
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).
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).
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).
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). 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).
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). 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). At least three people were injured.
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). Six people were killed and forty-six injured in Pakistan.
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). 2 people were killed and 70 injured in Assam, India. 50 people were hurt in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
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).
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). Nine people were killed, while more than 800 others were injured. 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. 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). 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). 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).
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). 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.
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). 668 people were killed, 8 missing and over 6,200 injured. 7,000 buildings were destroyed or damaged.
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).
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). 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). 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). 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).
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). 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).
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).
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). Sixty people were reported injured, six seriously; with collapsed houses and bridges and roads damaged due to landslides.
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). Power cuts were reported near the epicenter. 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). One person was killed in Tosagua. 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).
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). 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).
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).
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 V (Moderate). Some houses and buildings collapsed in the region, and 28 people were injured, three of them seriously.
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).
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). One person died of a heart attack during this earthquake, 18 were injured and more than 2,000 houses suffered damage.
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Nicaragua 22 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 VIII (Severe). Some houses suffered damage in Chinandega, but no injuries were reported.
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).
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).
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).
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). 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).
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 67 km (42 mi) west northwest of Namatanai, New Ireland on June 21 at a depth of 354.0 km (220.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).
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).
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).
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga 112 km (70 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).
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). Two people died during this earthquake.
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).
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Vanuatu 72 km (45 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).
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).
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 134 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).
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).
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). One man died of a heart attack in Parsabad, in the far northwest of Iran.
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).
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).
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).
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).
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Peru 39 km (24 mi) north of Lluta, Arequipa Province on August 15 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong). The quake caused five deaths, including an American tourist, and injured at least 40 people.
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). The quake, the highest magnitude to affect Queensland in 20 years, caused minor damage and briefly caused the evacuation of some airports.
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).
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).
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 169 km (105 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).
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). 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 533.0 km (331.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Italy 10 km (6.2 mi) southeast of Norcia on August 24 at a depth of 4.4 km (2.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent). 299 people of various nations were killed, 388 were injured, with heavy damage all around the epicenter, especially in Amatrice.
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). Four people died, 20 were injured, and various stupas in Bagan were damaged.
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).
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 39 km (24 mi) east of Namatanai, New Ireland on August 31 at a depth of 476.0 km (295.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).
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). A tsunami warning was issued after this earthquake, and waves of 30.0 cm (11.8 in) were reported near Gisborne.
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). 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). It is the strongest earthquake ever recorded within the state. One person was injured, and the earthquake caused moderate damage, especially in Pawnee where buildings were damaged.
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). Six people were injured in nearby Quito during this earthquake, and some damage was caused.
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). Fifty-seven people were injured in a panicked evacuation of a school. Of those 57, three are reported to be in critical condition.
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).
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).
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Peru 52 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).
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). Nineteen people were killed and 252 injured in Tanzania as well as four people killed and seven injured in Uganda's Rakai District. Several houses collapsed in the Kangera regional capital of Bukoba and in Uganda.
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). The quake caused minor damage to buildings and 30 people were injured while leaving their homes in a panic.
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). It is the strongest earthquake ever recorded in South Korea. Eight people were injured and 253 properties damaged.
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).
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).
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).
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).
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). The shock killed one person and left nine others injured in Hyderabad.
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).
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). The quake killed 6 people and injured 5 others in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo. In Rwanda, this earthquake also killed one person, and injured more than 20 when various houses collapsed in Rusizi district.
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). Two people were injured.
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).
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).
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).
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Nicaragua 20 km (12 mi) north northeast of Nagarote, León department on September 28 at a depth of 7.1 km (4.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong). One person died of a heart attack during this earthquake, five others were injured and some houses collapsed in La Paz Centro.
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). Two people died and thirty others were injured.
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).
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). The quake damaged some buildings in villages near Ioannina.
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). One person died in Lambayeque when a floor lamp fell on her.
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 VII (Very strong).
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). One person died during this earthquake.
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).
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan 6 km (3.7 mi) south of Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture on October 21 at a depth of 5.6 km (3.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe). At least 20 people were injured and some damage was caused.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga 132 km (82 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).
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). Several buildings collapsed. Two people were injured. This was a foreshock of the 6.6 quake.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Italy 3 km (1.9 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 IX (Violent). One person died of a heart attack during this earthquake and 8 others were injured when various houses collapsed in the region of Marche. This was a foreshock of the 6.6 quake.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Chile 86 km (53 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).
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Italy 7 km (4.3 mi) north of Norcia on October 30 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent). The villages of Arquata del Tronto, Visso, Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Ussita, as well as the Basilica of Saint Benedict in Norcia, were destroyed. Two people died of heart attacks during this earthquake and 20 others were injured.
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). The widespread damage caused by the earthquake led to a declaration of public disaster by the Colombian government in northern Huila.
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 V (Moderate).
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 V (Moderate).
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). Multiple buildings were damaged and minor injuries were reported.
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 V (Moderate).
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).
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand 55 km (34 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). Ruptures occurred on multiple fault lines in a complex sequence that lasted for about two minutes with the largest amount of energy released far to the north of the epicentre. Two people were killed, and widespread damage was reported across parts of the South Island. A tsunami was also observed, reaching 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) at Kaikoura.
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck New Zealand 19 km (12 mi) north northwest of Kaikoura on November 13 at a depth of 24.0 km (14.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong). This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck New Zealand 26 km (16 mi) north of Kaikoura on November 13 at a depth of 14.0 km (8.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong). 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 6.3 km (3.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong). This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck New Zealand 41 km (25 mi) west southwest of Kaikoura on November 14 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong). This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Argentina 8 km (5.0 mi) 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). The quake, the strongest to affect the region in recent years, damaged various houses in San Juan province.
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 33 km (21 mi) east southeast of Namie, Fukushima Prefecture on November 22 at a depth of 11.7 km (7.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong). 14 people were injured and more than 1,900 homes briefly lost electricity. A 60 cm (24 in) tsunami wave was reported 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. 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.
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). One person died of a heart attack due to shock and fear after hearing a tsunami warning alert.
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China 47 km (29 mi) east northeast of Karakul, Tajikistan on November 25 at a depth of 17.0 km (10.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong). One person died when various houses near the epicenter collapsed, and livestock were killed.
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Nepal 19 km (12 mi) west northwest of Namche Bazar on November 27 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate). This quake triggered an avalanche that killed one person and left another injured.
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). This earthquake caused a mine collapse in Rudna, near the epicenter. Eight miners were killed and five others injured.
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). The earthquake caused landslides and damaged some homes, forcing at least 5 families to move to a community centre.
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Peru 45 km (28 mi) north 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). At least 40 houses in Lampa Province were damaged, with some suffering total collapse. One person died and 17 others were injured.
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Indonesia 147 km (91 mi) north northeast of Palu'e Island, 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).
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 IX (Violent). About 245 buildings collapsed as a result of the quake. 104 people were killed and over 900 were injured, of which 136 suffered serious injuries.
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 VI (Strong). Two people were injured, and 25 houses suffered damage in Ürümqi region.
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 8.5 km (5.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands 69 km (43 mi) west southwest of Kirakira on December 8 at a depth of 41.0 km (25.5 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe). Tsunami waves up to 5.0 cm (2.0 in) were measured in New Caledonia and Vanuatu. 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.
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 VI (Strong). This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Croatia 3 km (1.9 mi) east of Trogir, Split-Dalmatia county on December 9 at a depth of 21.9 km (13.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong). The quake caused minor damage in the form of cracked walls and broken windows.
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck offshore of the Solomon Islands 93 km (58 mi) west southwest of Kirakira on December 9 at a depth of 21.1 km (13.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong). This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 131 km (81 mi) west northwest of Arawa, Bougainville on December 10 at a depth of 157.1 km (97.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).
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).
A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 46 km (29 mi) east of Taron, New Ireland on December 17 at a depth of 103.2 km (64.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe). Though tsunami waves up to 8.0 cm (3.1 in) were measured and power was knocked out in some parts of the country, no reports of injuries or damage were reported.
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Papua New Guinea 169 km (105 mi) southeast of Taron, New Ireland on December 17 at a depth of 35.9 km (22.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light). This was an aftershock of the 7.9 quake.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands 83 km (52 mi) west northwest of Kirakira on December 18 at a depth of 39.1 km (24.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate). This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Federated States of Micronesia 23 km (14 mi) east southeast of Ngulu Atoll on December 18 at a depth of 12.4 km (7.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Peru's Ucayali Region 201 km (125 mi) south of Tarauaca, Brazil on December 18 at a depth of 619.4 km (384.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Ecuador 14 km (8.7 mi) south southwest of Propicia, Esmeraldas Province on December 19 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong). This earthquake damaged houses, hotels, and caused some landslides in Atacames. Three people died and 47 others were injured.
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands 80 km (50 mi) west northwest of Kirakira on December 20 at a depth of 11.3 km (7.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong). This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck offshore of Indonesia 278 km (173 mi) east northeast of Dili, East Timor on December 21 at a depth of 151.5 km (94.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Chile's Chiloé Island 42 km (26 mi) southwest of Quellón on December 25 at a depth of 35.2 km (21.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe). The quake ripped up a road near Lake Tarahuin. 4,000 people were evacuated in the Los Lagos area after a tsunami warning, but this alert was lifted one hour later.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Japan 18 km (11 mi) north northeast of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture on December 28 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong). Two people were injured during this earthquake.
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Indonesia 33 km (21 mi) south of Tolotangga, West Nusa Tenggara on December 29 at a depth of 72.3 km (44.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).
