Strongest magnitude | 8.4 Mw Indonesia |
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Deadliest | 8.0 Mw Peru 595 deaths |
Total fatalities | 795 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
Earthquakes in 2007 resulted in many fatalities. The 2007 Peru earthquake was the deadliest with 595 fatalities. The September 2007 Sumatra earthquake was the largest in 2007 with an 8.4 on the moment magnitude scale. The 2007 Solomon Islands earthquake caused a significant tsunami that killed 52 people. There were four 8.0+ earthquakes in 2007 which is the most ever recorded for a single year. Other significant earthquakes in 2007 struck Chile and Japan.
Magnitude Ranging Between | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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8−9.9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
7−7.9 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 16 |
6−6.9 | 118 | 145 | 121 | 126 | 140 | 141 | 140 | 142 | 178 | 168 | 144 |
5−5.9 | 1057 | 1335 | 1215 | 1171 | 1203 | 1515 | 1693 | 1712 | 2074 | 1768 | 1896 |
Total | 1193 | 1495 | 1352 | 1310 | 1358 | 1672 | 1844 | 1865 | 2270 | 1948 | 2057 |
Note that 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. USGS's Website has more information.
For exact dates and live earthquakes please visit USGS's Global Earthquake Search Page and Real-time Earthquake Map or EMSC's Real-time Seismicity.
Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
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1 | 595 | 8.0 | Peru, Pisco | IX (Violent) | 39.0 | August 15 |
2 | 68 | 6.4 | Indonesia, Sumatra | VIII (Severe) | 10.0 | March 6 |
3 | 52 | 8.1 | Solomon Islands | VIII (Severe) | 10.0 | April 2 |
4 | 23 | 8.5 | Indonesia, Sumatra | VIII (Severe) | 10.0 | September 12 |
5 | 12 | 5.2 | Tajikistan | VI (Strong) | 10.0 | July 21 |
6 | 11 | 6.6 | Japan, Niigata | IX (Violent) | 10.0 | July 16 |
7 | 10 | 6.2 | Chile, Aysén | VII (Very strong) | 25.0 | April 21 |
Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
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1 | 8.4 | 23 | Indonesia, Bengkulu offshore | VI (Strong) | 10.0 | September 12 |
2 | 8.1 | 52 | Solomon Islands offshore | VIII (Severe) | 10.0 | April 1 |
2 | 8.1 | 0 | Russia, Kuril Islands offshore | VI (Strong) | 5.6 | January 13 |
4 | 8.0 | 595 | Peru, Ica offshore | IX (Violent) | 39.0 | August 15 |
5 | 7.9 | 0 | Indonesia, Mentawai Islands | VII (Very strong) | 35.0 | September 12 |
6 | 7.8 | 0 | New Zealand, Kermadec Islands | VII (Very strong) | 152.0 | December 9 |
7 | 7.7 | 2 | Chile, Tarapacá | VIII (Severe) | 40.0 | November 14 |
8 | 7.5 | 0 | Indonesia, Jakarta offshore | V (Moderate) | 280.0 | August 8 |
8 | 7.5 | 0 | Japan, Volcano Islands offshore | VI (Strong) | 20.0 | September 28 |
8 | 7.5 | 4 | Indonesia, offshore Molucca Sea | IX (Violent) | 20.0 | January 21 |
11 | 7.4 | 0 | New Zealand, Auckland Islands offshore | V (Moderate) | 15.0 | September 30 |
11 | 7.4 | 1 | France, Martinique offshore | VII (Very strong) | 10.0 | November 29 |
13 | 7.2 | 0 | Vanuatu, Santo offshore | VII (Very strong) | 20.0 | August 1 |
13 | 7.2 | 0 | Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands offshore | VI (Strong) | 20.0 | September 2 |
13 | 7.2 | 0 | Mariana Islands offshore | III (Weak) | 30.0 | October 31 |
13 | 7.2 | 0 | United States, Andreanof Islands offshore | VII (Very strong) | 34.0 | December 19 |
17 | 7.1 | 0 | Vanuatu, Tanna offshore | VI (Strong) | 30.0 | March 25 |
18 | 7.0 | 0 | Indonesia, Mentawai Islands offshore | VII (Very strong) | 10.0 | September 13 |
Strongest magnitude | 8.1 Mw Russia |
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Deadliest | 7.5 Mw Indonesia 4 deaths |
Total fatalities | 4 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 1 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 11 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.7 Mw Indonesia |
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Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 5 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.2 Mw Vanuatu |
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Deadliest | 6.4 Mw Indonesia 68 deaths |
Total fatalities | 69 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 9 |
Strongest magnitude | 8.1 Mw Solomon Islands |
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Deadliest | 8.1 Mw Solomon Islands 52 deaths |
Total fatalities | 62 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 1 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 13 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.5 Mw Fiji |
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Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 6 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.7 Mw Guatemala |
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Deadliest | 6.1 Mw China 3 deaths |
Total fatalities | 3 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 5 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.9 Mw Indonesia |
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Deadliest | 5.2 Mw Tajikistan 12 deaths |
Total fatalities | 23 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 7 |
Strongest magnitude | 8.0 Mw Peru |
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Deadliest | 8.0 Mw Peru 595 deaths |
Total fatalities | 621 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 1 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 4 |
Strongest magnitude | 8.4 Mw Indonesia |
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Deadliest | 8.4 Mw, Indonesia 25 deaths |
Total fatalities | 25 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 1 |
7.0–7.9 | 5 |
6.0–6.9 | 4 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.2 Mw Northern Mariana Islands |
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Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 3 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.7 Mw Chile |
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Deadliest | 7.4 Mw Martinique 6 deaths |
Total fatalities | 14 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 4 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.8 Mw New Zealand |
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Deadliest | 6.6 Mw New Zealand 1 death 4.9 Mw Brazil 1 death |
Total fatalities | 2 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 2 |
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