List of earthquakes in 1994

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Earthquakes in 1994
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Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1994
Strongest magnitude8.3 Mw Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Deadliest6.8 Mw Flag of Colombia.svg Colombia
795 deaths
Total fatalities1,779
Number by magnitude
9.0+0
  1993
1995  

This is a list of earthquakes in 1994. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in damage or casualties, or are notable for some other reason. All dates are listed according to UTC time.

Contents

By death toll

RankDeath tollMagnitudeLocation MMI Depth (km)Date
11,1006.8 Flag of Colombia.svg Colombia, Cauca IX (Violent) 12.0June 6
22507.8 Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia, Java V (Moderate) 12.0June 3
32076.9 Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia, Lampung X (Extreme) 23.1February 15
41715.9 Flag of Algeria.svg Algeria, Mascara VII (Very strong) 10.7August 18
51606.1Flag of Afghanistan (1992-2001).svg  Afghanistan, Balkh VII (Very strong) 18.5May 1
6787.1 Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg Philippines, Mindoro VII (Very strong) 31.5November 15
7576.7 Flag of the United States.svg United States, California IX (Violent) 11.3January 17
8118.3 Flag of Russia.svg Russia, Kuril Islands IX (Violent) 3.0October 4

By magnitude

RankMagnitudeDeath tollLocation MMI Depth (km)Date
18.311 Flag of Russia.svg Russia, Kuril Islands IX (Violent) 3.0October 4
28.25 Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg Bolivia, La Paz VI (Strong) 647.0June 8
37.83 Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Japan, Honshu offshoreIX (Violent) 33.0December 28
37.8250 Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia, Java offshoreV (Moderate) 18.0June 2
57.60 Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji offshoreIV (Light) 562.5March 9
67.30 Flag of Russia.svg Russia, Primorsky offshoreIV (Light) 471.4July 21
67.30 Flag of Russia.svg Russia, Kuril Islands offshoreVI (Strong) 33.0October 9
87.20 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu, Malampa offshoreVII (Very strong) 33.0July 13
97.10 Flag of the United States.svg United States, California offshoreVI (Strong) 10.0September 1
97.178 Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg Philippines, Mindoro VII (Very strong) 31.5November 14
117.09 Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia, Halmahera IX (Violent) 19.9January 21
117.00 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu, Tafea VII (Very strong) 27.7February 12
117.00Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge I (Not felt) 10.0March 14

By month

January

January
Strongest magnitude7.0 Mw Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Deadliest6.7 Mw Flag of the United States.svg  United States
57 deaths
Total fatalities66
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.910
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
3 [1] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Qinghai 5.78.2VIIFive people were injured and 56 houses were damaged in Gonghe.-5
4 [2] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Papua 6.011.0VIII---
10 [3] Flag of Peru.svg  Peru, Puno 6.9596.0III---
11 [4] Flag of Myanmar (1974-2010).svg  Myanmar, Kachin 6.19.9VII---
16 [5] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Pennsylvania 4.25.0-Slight damage occurred in Reading. Foreshock of the 4.6 event an hour later.--
16 [6] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Pennsylvania 4.65.0VISome damage occurred in Reading.--
17 [7] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, California 6.711.3IX 1994 Northridge earthquake : This earthquake caused 57-60 deaths, 8,700 injuries, as well as between $13–50 billion dollars in damages. Major damage occurred, especially in Los Angeles. It was one of the costliest natural disasters in American history.578,700
17 [8] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, California 5.611.1VIIIt is an aftershock of the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Additional damage was caused.--
19 [9] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Papua 6.823.2VII---
21 [10] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Lampung 6.089.9V---
21 [11] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Halmahera 7.019.9IXNine people were killed, 300 others were injured, and 550 houses were damaged in Kau. [12] 9300
25 [13] Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 6.329.5I---
29 [14] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, California 5.10.6VIIt is an aftershock of the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Additional damage was caused in Northridge, and slight damage occurred in Sunland and Camarillo.--

February

February
Strongest magnitude7.0 Mw Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu
Deadliest6.9 Mw Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
207 deaths
Total fatalities222
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.918
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [15] Flag of India.svg  India, Maharashtra 5.010.0VIIThirty-two houses were damaged in the village of Kasani.--
3 [16] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Wyoming 5.87.9VIISome damage occurred in Afton and Auburn and slight damage occurred in Fairview.--
5 [17] Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda, Western 6.214.2VIIAt least nine people were killed, including two by a landslide, several were injured and most buildings were damaged in Fort Portal. [12] 9Several
11 [18] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Tafea 6.9205.7V---
12 [19] South Pacific Ocean 6.715.0I---
12 [20] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Kagoshima 5.431.1VIOne person was slightly injured in Ōkuchi.-1
12 [21] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Tafea 7.027.7VI---
15 [22] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Lampung 6.923.1X 1994 Liwa earthquake : At least 207 people were killed, more than 2,000 were injured, 75,000 were left homeless and extensive damage from landslides, mudslides and fires in Lampung Province. Much of the damage and loss of life occurred in the Liwa area.2072,000
23 [23] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, South Khorasan 6.16.0VIIISix people were killed and many were injured in Sistan. It is a part of an earthquake sequence that would affect the area over the next few days.6Many
24 [24] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, South Khorasan 6.39.6VIII---
25 [25] Flag of Greece.svg  Greece, Ionian Islands offshore5.435.5-Slight damage and landslides occurred in Levkas.--
26 [26] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, South Khorasan 6.19.4VIIAbout 100 houses were damaged in Sistan.--

March

March
Strongest magnitude7.6 Mw Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Deadliest5.4 Mw Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti
4 deaths
Total fatalities6
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.92
6.0–6.96
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [27] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Fars 6.112.9VIIAt least two people were killed, fifty were injured and damage occurred in Firuzabad. Landslides also occurred, blocking roads.250
2 [28] Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti, Nord-Ouest 5.459.2VFour people were killed and several homes were damaged in Saint-Louis-du-Nord.4-
3 [29] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Fars 4.933.0IVIt was an aftershock of the 6.1 quake two days prior. Additional damage was caused in the region near the epicentre.--
9 [30] Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji, Eastern offshore7.6562.5IV---
11 [31] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Shizuoka 5.510.0VISlight damage occurred in the epicentral area due to landslides triggered by the quake.--
14 [32] Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge 6.010.0IForeshock of the 7.0 quake eight seconds later.--
14 [33] Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge 7.010.0I---
14 [34] Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Chiapas 6.9164.2VSlight damage occurred in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.--
15 [35] Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua, Chinandega offshore6.414.5II---
20 [36] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, California 5.212.4VIMinor damage occurred in Burbank and in the San Fernando area. It is an aftershock of the 6.7 quake on January 17.--
30 [37] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Fars offshore5.453.9IV30 people were injured in Firuzabad.-30
31 [38] Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji, Eastern offshore6.5579.8I---

April

April
Strongest magnitude6.9 Mw Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.912
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
5 [39] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska offshore, Andreanof Islands 6.219.6I---
6 [40] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Shefa offshore6.217.4V---
8 [41] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Iwate offshore6.413.3ISmall tsunamis were observed, with heights of 22 cm (9 in) recorded in Ōfunato, and 10 cm (4 in) in Hachinohe and Ayukawahama.--
10 [42] Flag of Guatemala.svg  Guatemala, San Marcos offshore6.0100.1IV---
10 [43] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Okinawa offshore6.110.2I---
13 [44] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Papua 6.528.5VI---
18 [45] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Bougainville offshore6.726.3VII---
21 [46] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Bougainville offshore6.728.0VI--
23 [47] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Torba offshore6.210.8VII---
27 [48] Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga, Tongatapu offshore6.328.1I---
27 [49] Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines, Mimaropa offshore6.09.7IV---
29 [50] Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina, Santiago del Estero 6.9561.5I---

May

May
Strongest magnitude6.9 Mw Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Deadliest6.1 Mw Flag of Afghanistan (1992-2001).svg  Afghanistan
160 deaths
Total fatalities160
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.916
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [51] Flag of Afghanistan (1992-2001).svg  Afghanistan, Balkh 6.118.5VII 1994 Afghanistan Earthquake

160 people were killed and 330 were injured, mainly due to the shallow depth of the earthquake. [12]

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2 [52] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, West Sumatra offshore6.115.1III---
3 [53] Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad offshore6.236.0VI---
4 [54] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Shefa offshore6.2206.4IV---
10 [55] Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, Tarapacá 5.952.1VSome damage was caused in the Pan-American Highway and in Arica, due to rockslides that were triggered by the quake.--
11 [56] Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina, Santiago del Estero 6.9600.5IV---
11 [57] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, West Sumatra offshore6.520.5VMinor damage occurred in Padang.--
11 [58] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, West Sumatra offshore6.128.0VAftershock.--
13 [59] Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines, Zamboanga Peninsula 5.933.0VThree people were injured and 43 houses were damaged in Pagadian, Cagayan de Oro, and Cotabato.-3
18 [60] Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, Kuril Islands offshore6.226.0I---
23 [61] Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Guerrero 6.355.3V---
23 [62] Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan, Hualien 6.219.9V---
23 [63] Flag of Greece.svg  Greece, Crete offshore6.176.0VSome buildings suffered structural damage in Iraklion and Khania.--
24 [64] Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan, Hualien offshore6.616.3V---
25 [65] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Papua 6.533.0VIISeveral buildings were damaged in Paniai Regency.--
26 [66] Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima offshore6.09.7VIIOne person was injured and several buildings were damaged in Al Hoceima.-1
29 [67] Flag of Myanmar (1974-2010).svg  Myanmar, Magway 6.535.6VI---
31 [68] Flag of Venezuela (1954-2006).svg  Venezuela, Táchira 6.011.6VIIOne person was injured and some damage was caused in the epicentral area.-1

June

June
Strongest magnitude8.2 Mw Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg  Bolivia
Deadliest6.8 Mw Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
795 deaths
Total fatalities1,054
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.91
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.915
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
2 [69] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Java offshore7.818.4V 1994 Java earthquake : Despite being located far offshore, this earthquake caused major destruction due to a destructive tsunami hitting the southern coast of Java and Bali. 250 people died and 27 were left missing. 423 others were injured and many people lost their homes.250423
3 [70] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Java offshore6.625.9IAftershocks of the 7.8 quake.--
4 [71] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Java offshore6.511.2I--
5 [72] Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan, Yilan offshore6.411.4VIIOne person was killed in Chi-lung and two people were injured in Taipei and Yilan. Two-thirds of houses in Nan-ao were damaged. Surface cracks were also observed in the area. Landslides blocked a highway between Su-ao and Hua-lien.12
5 [73] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Java offshore6.125.9IAftershock of the 7.8 earthquake on June 2.--
6 [74] Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia, Cauca 6.812.1IXDeadliest event of 1994. 1994 Páez River earthquake : This event caused major damage in the departments of Cauca, Huila, Tolima, and Valle del Cauca. At least 795 people were killed (the death toll is claimed by some sources as high as 1,100). 13,000 were left homeless.795-
9 [75] Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg  Bolivia, La Paz 8.2631.2VI 1994 Bolivia earthquake : It is the second largest deep-focus earthquake in recorded history, tied with the 2018 Fiji earthquake and behind the 2013 Sea of Okhotsk earthquake, the first earthquake from this part of South America believed to have been felt in North America, and is also believed to be the largest ever recorded in this general area. Due to the large depth, it was felt over a very wide area from Argentina to Canada. There were unconfirmed reports of at least five people killed in Peru, three in Arequipa and two in Cusco. Structural damage occurred in the cities of La Paz, Oruro, and Cochabamba in Bolivia, Brasilia, Campo Grande, Porto Velho and Manaus in Brazil, Arica in Chile, and Tacna in Peru.5-
9 [76] Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg  Bolivia, La Paz 6.1650.0IAftershock of the 8.2 earthquake an hour prior.--
9 [77] Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines, Bicol offshore6.275.9V---
11 [78] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Fars 4.818.4VSome damage occurred in Firuzabad. It is a foreshock of the 5.9 event on June 20.--
13 [79] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, New Britain offshore6.217.5V---
15 [80] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Java offshore6.219.9IAftershocks of the 7.8 quake on June 2.--
15 [81] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Java offshore6.128.8I--
16 [82] Flag of Peru.svg  Peru, Puno 6.0199.5II--
18 [83] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Canterbury 6.813.6VISome buildings suffered structural damage in Christchurch. Landslides blocked Highway 73 between Arthur's Pass and Christchurch.[ citation needed ]--
19 [84] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Canterbury 6.010.0VIMinor additional damage was caused in the region near the epicentre. It is an aftershock of the 6.8 quake the day before.--
20 [85] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Fars 5.98.6VIIIThree people were killed, 100 were injured and 62 villages were damaged or destroyed in the Firuzabad-Shiraz area. Landslides blocked roads in the Zagros Mountains.3100
27 [86] Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, Easter Island offshore6.110.0I---
30 [87] Flag of Afghanistan (1992-2001).svg  Afghanistan, Badakhshan 6.3226.6IV---

July

July
Strongest magnitude7.3 Mw Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Deadliest6.5 Mw Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
2 deaths
Total fatalities2
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.92
6.0–6.96
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
4 [88] Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Oaxaca offshore6.514.6IVTwo people died when a stone wall collapsed in Oaxaca. Several others were also injured.2Several
13 [89] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Malampa offshore7.233.0VII---
13 [90] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Malampa offshore6.733.0VIAftershock of the 7.2 event.--
13 [91] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Barat Daya Islands offshore6.5158.8V---
21 [92] Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, Primorsky offshore7.3471.4IV---
22 [93] Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands, Isabel offshore6.019.2VI---
22 [94] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Malampa offshore6.420.5VAftershock of the 7.2 event in July 13.--
25 [95] Flag of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (1992-1999).svg South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands offshore6.681.3I---

August

August
Strongest magnitude6.6 Mw Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Two events
Deadliest5.9 Mw Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria
171 deaths
Total fatalities171
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.92
6.0–6.913
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
4 [96] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Maluku offshore6.233.0I---
5 [97] Pacific-Antarctic Ridge 6.210.0I---
6 [98] Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia, New South Wales 5.310.0VIIConsiderable damage occurred in Cessnock. Some structural damage occurred in Newcastle.--
8 [99] Flag of Myanmar (1974-2010).svg  Myanmar, Sagaing 6.1121.7IV---
10 [100] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Hormozgan 4.844.1IVFive houses were destroyed and between 30-60 percent others were damaged in Bastak.--
14 [101] Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, Kuril Islands offshore6.016.9IThis is the first of a series of earthquakes affecting the area over the next several days.--
18 [102] Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria, Mascara 5.910.7VII 1994 Mascara earthquake : 171 people were killed and 645 others were injured. Major damage occurred in Mascara Province, where numerous villages were flattened. More than 10,000 were displaced.171645
18 [103] Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, Kuril Islands offshore6.614.7I---
18 [104] Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, Kuril Islands offshore6.319.0I---
19 [105] Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina, Santiago del Estero 6.5563.6I---
20 [106] Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, Kuril Islands 6.224.4I---
21 [107] Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, Zabaykalsky 6.012.3V---
22 [108] Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands offshore6.2142.1I---
28 [109] Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, Kuril Islands offshore6.618.6IV---
30 [110] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Banda Sea offshore6.2595.6I---
31 [111] Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, Kuril Islands offshore6.276.0V---

September

September
Strongest magnitude7.1 Mw Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Deadliest6.8 Mw Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan
4 deaths
Total fatalities7
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.912
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [112] Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa, Gauteng 2.75.0IIIThree people were killed and 13 others were injured at the Vaal Reefs gold mine.313
1 [113] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, California offshore7.110.0VISlight damage occurred in Honeydew.--
1 [114] Flag of Macedonia (1992-1995).svg Macedonia, Demir Hisar 5.814.0VIIMany people were injured and some damage occurred in Bitola.-Many
3 [115] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu region offshore6.333.0I---
12 [116] Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, Coquimbo offshore6.040.0V---
12 [117] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Nevada 6.114.0VISlight damage was caused at Gardnerville, Minden, Smith, Virginia City, Garden Valley, Kirkwood and Markleeville.--
12 [118] Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga, Niuas offshore6.015.0I---
13 [119] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Kagoshima offshore6.134.3III---
13 [120] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Colorado 4.410.0VISlight damage occurred in Norwood.--
13 [121] Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia, Chocó 6.113.6VII---
15 [122] Flag of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (1992-1999).svg South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands offshore6.010.0I---
16 [123] Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan, Penghu offshore6.813.0VI 1994 Taiwan Strait earthquake : Four people were killed, 400 were injured, and damage to buildings occurred in Guangdong and Fujian provinces, China. Some damage also occurred in Penghu County, Taiwan.4400
23 [124] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Bismarck Sea offshore6.133.0I---
27 [125] Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia, Chocó offshore6.233.0I---
28 [126] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Central Java offshore6.6637.5I---
28 [127] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Central Java offshore6.0628.2IAftershock.--

October

October
Strongest magnitude8.3 Mw Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Deadliest8.3 Mw Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
11 deaths
Total fatalities12
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.91
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.922
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [128] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Shefa offshore6.516.6V---
1 [129] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Shefa offshore6.233.0VAftershock.--
4 [130] Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, Kuril Islands offshore8.33.0IX 1994 Kuril Islands earthquake : At least 10 people were killed and severe damage occurred in Iturup, Kunashir and Shikotan. In the Japanese island of Hokkaido, one person died of a heart attack, extensive damage and landslides occurred. A tsunami was generated, with maximum runup heights of 10.4 m (34 ft) in Dimitrova Bay. Many large aftershocks followed. These events have been plotted on the map but are not listed (unless it is of M 7.0+ or larger) to prevent cluttering.101,742
7 [131] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Xinjiang 6.00.0IProbable underground nuclear explosion.--
8 [132] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, North Maluku offshore6.816.6VIOne person was killed, 52 others were injured and nearly 500 buildings, bridges, and piers were damaged on Obi Island.152
9 [133] Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, Kuril Islands offshore7.333.0VIAftershock of the 8.3 event on October 4. Tsunami wave heights (peak-to-trough) from tide stations were 18 cm. at Hanasaki and 6 cm. at Kushiro, Hokkaido.--
12 [134] Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines, Bicol offshore6.415.7VI---
13 [135] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, North Maluku offshore6.410.7VIIt is an aftershock of the 6.8 event in October 8. Additional damage was caused in Obi Island and 19 people were injured.-19
15 [136] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, East New Britain offshore6.18.8VI---
16 [137] Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, Kuril Islands offshore6.7116.6VNot an aftershock of the 8.3 event on October 4.--
20 [138] Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina, Neuquen 6.0161.8I---
25 [139] Flag of Afghanistan (1992-2001).svg  Afghanistan, Badakhshan 6.0238.7V---
27 [140] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Oregon offshore6.320.0I---
27 [141] Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga offshore, south of the Fiji Islands 6.7518.7I---
31 [142] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Aceh offshore6.229.4V---

November

November
Strongest magnitude7.1 Mw Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines
Deadliest7.1 Mw Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines
78 deaths
Total fatalities78
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.96
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
4 [143] Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil, Acre 6.1591.3I---
5 [144] Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia, Macquarie Island offshore6.524.7I---
14 [145] Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines, Mimaropa offshore7.131.5VII 1994 Mindoro earthquake : 78 people were killed and 225 others were injured due to the combined effects of the earthquake itself and the subsequent tsunami. About 4,100 houses were damaged or destroyed in Mindoro. In Batangas, seven houses were destroyed. Liquefaction, sand boils and surface faulting occurred in the epicentral area.78250
15 [146] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Central Java offshore6.5560.5I---
15 [147] Flag of Russia.svg  Russia, Kuril Islands offshore6.012.4I---
20 [148] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Papua offshore6.316.0VITwenty-eight people were injured and many buildings were damaged at Serui, Yapen.-28
20 [149] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Aceh 6.1153.4IV---

December

December
Strongest magnitude7.8 Mw Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
Deadliest7.8 Mw Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
3 deaths
Total fatalities3
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.911
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
3 [150] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Ilam 4.680.6IIIBuildings were damaged in Musian.--
7 [151] Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina, Jujuy 6.0235.0I---
10 [152] Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, Antofagasta offshore6.036.6VI---
10 [153] Flag of Peru.svg  Peru, Tacna 6.3148.2V---
14 [154] Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal 6.116.3V---
15 [155] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Bay of Plenty offshore6.533.0VMinor damage occurred in Opotiki.--
26 [156] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, California offshore5.422.6VIISome damage occurred at Eureka and Samoa. Slight damage occurred at Arcata, Blue Lake, Fields Landing, Fortuna and McKinleyville. Total damage in Humboldt County was estimated at 2.1 million U.S. dollars.--
27 [157] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands offshore6.4212.4IV---
28 [158] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Iwate offshore7.826.5IX 1994 offshore Sanriku earthquake : Three people died and 200 were injured. A total of 6,229 buildings were affected, 48 of them were destroyed completely. Road damage and power outages were reported. Liquefaction occurred in the Hachinohe Port area. A 55 cm tsunami was observed in Miyako.3200
28 [159] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Iwate offshore6.221.9IVAftershock.--
28 [160] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Iwate 6.410.5I--
30 [161] Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey, Diyarbakir 4.710.0VITwo people were injured and some buildings were slightly damaged in Diyarbakir.-2
30 [162] Flag of the Northern Mariana Islands.svg  Northern Mariana Islands offshore6.3219.2I---
31 [163] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Guangdong offshore5.333.0V360 people were injured in Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. 1,100 houses were also damaged in Guangxi.-360
31 [164] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Iwate offshore6.043.0IVAftershock.--

References

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  1. "M 5.7 - 162 km WSW of Xining, China".
  2. "M 6.0 - 111 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia".
  3. "M 6.9 - 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru".
  4. "M 6.1 - 25 km SW of Myitkyina, Myanmar".
  5. "M 4.2 - 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania".
  6. "M 4.6 - 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania".
  7. "M 6.7 - 1km NNW of Reseda, CA".
  8. "M 5.6 - 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California".
  9. "M 6.8 - 55 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia".
  10. "M 6.0 - 98 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia".
  11. "M 7.0 - 36 km NNE of Sofifi, Indonesia".
  12. 1 2 3 National Geophysical Data Center (1972). "Significant Earthquake Database" (Data Set). National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K.
  13. "M 6.3 - northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge".
  14. "M 5.1 - 6km NNE of Chatsworth, California".
  15. "M 5.0 - 5 km SSE of M?khjan, India".
  16. "M 5.8 - 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming".
  17. "M 6.2 - 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda".
  18. "M 6.9 - 85 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu".
  19. "M 6.7 - South Pacific Ocean".
  20. "M 5.4 - 4 km WSW of ?kuchi-shinohara, Japan".
  21. "M 7.0 - 112 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu".
  22. "M 6.9 - 66 km WSW of Kotabumi, Indonesia".
  23. "M 6.1 - 88 km WSW of Z?bol, Iran".
  24. "M 6.3 - 99 km WSW of Z?bol, Iran".
  25. "M 5.4 - 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece".
  26. "M 6.1 - 91 km W of Z?bol, Iran".
  27. "M 6.1 - 22 km SW of Akbar?b?d, Iran".
  28. "M 5.4 - 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti".
  29. "M 4.9 - 12 km WNW of F?r?z?b?d, Iran".
  30. "M 7.6 - 240 km E of Levuka, Fiji".
  31. "M 5.5 - 54 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan".
  32. "M 6.0 - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge".
  33. "M 7.0 - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge".
  34. "M 6.9 - 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico".
  35. "M 6.4 - 181 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua".
  36. "M 5.2 - 3km WNW of Panorama City, California".
  37. "M 5.4 - 23 km NE of F?r?z?b?d, Iran".
  38. "M 6.5 -".
  39. "M 6.2 - 123 km WSW of Adak, Alaska".
  40. "M 6.2 - 66 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu".
  41. "M 6.4 - 182 km NE of Miyako, Japan".
  42. "M 6.0 - 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala".
  43. "M 6.1 - 198 km SE of Hirara, Japan".
  44. "M 6.5 - 57 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia".
  45. "M 6.7 - 63 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea".
  46. "M 6.7 - 165 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea".
  47. "M 6.2 - 33 km S of Sola, Vanuatu".
  48. "M 6.3 - 134 km E of 'Ohonua, Tonga".
  49. "M 6.0 - 99 km NNW of Buluang, Philippines".
  50. "M 6.9 - 44 km SSE of Suncho Corral, Argentina".
  51. "M 6.1 - Central Afghanistan".
  52. "M 6.1 - 298 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia".
  53. "M 6.2 - 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago".
  54. "M 6.2 - 76 km N of Port-Vila, Vanuatu".
  55. "M 5.9 - 76 km NNE of Iquique, Chile".
  56. "M 6.9 - 18 km NW of Colonia Dora, Argentina".
  57. "M 6.5 - 133 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia".
  58. "M 6.1 - 144 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia".
  59. "M 5.9 - 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines".
  60. "M 6.2 - 132 km ESE of Kuril'sk, Russia".
  61. "M 6.3 - 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico".
  62. "M 6.2 - 57 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan".
  63. "M 6.1 - 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece".
  64. "M 6.6 - 79 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan".
  65. "M 6.5 - 92 km S of Nabire, Indonesia".
  66. "M 6.0 - 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco".
  67. "M 6.5 - 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar".
  68. "M 6.0 - 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela".
  69. "M 7.8 - 249 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia".
  70. "M 6.6 - 235 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia".
  71. "M 6.5 - 275 km S of Kencong, Indonesia".
  72. "M 6.4 - 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan".
  73. "M 6.1 - 228 km S of Kencong, Indonesia".
  74. "M 6.8 - 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia".
  75. "M 8.2 - 55 km NNW of Reyes, Bolivia".
  76. "M 6.1 - 92 km E of Sina, Peru".
  77. "M 6.2 - 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines".
  78. "M 4.8 - 25 km N of F?r?z?b?d, Iran".
  79. "M 6.2 - New Britain region, Papua New Guinea".
  80. "M 6.2 - 221 km SSW of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia".
  81. "M 6.1 - 201 km SSW of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia".
  82. "M 6.0 - 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru".
  83. "M 6.8 - 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand".
  84. "M 6.0 - 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand".
  85. "M 5.9 - 14 km NNE of F?r?z?b?d, Iran".
  86. "M 6.1 - southeast of Easter Island".
  87. "M 6.3 - Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region".
  88. "M 6.5 - 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico".
  89. "M 7.2 - 58 km S of Lakatoro, Vanuatu".
  90. "M 6.7 - 80 km SSW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu".
  91. "M 6.5 - 138 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste".
  92. "M 7.3 - 46 km SSW of Vrangel', Russia".
  93. "M 6.0 - 135 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands".
  94. "M 6.4 - 97 km S of Lakatoro, Vanuatu".
  95. "M 6.6 - South Sandwich Islands region".
  96. "M 6.2 - 152 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia".
  97. "M 6.2 - Pacific-Antarctic Ridge".
  98. "M 5.3 - 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia".
  99. "M 6.1 - 115 km E of W?ngjing, India".
  100. "M 4.8 - southern Iran".
  101. "M 6.0 - 184 km ESE of Kuril'sk, Russia".
  102. "M 5.9 - 8 km E of Sig, Algeria".
  103. "M 6.6 - 186 km ESE of Kuril'sk, Russia".
  104. "M 6.3 - 178 km ESE of Kuril'sk, Russia".
  105. "M 6.5 - 46 km NNW of El Hoyo, Argentina".
  106. "M 6.2 - 120 km ESE of Kuril'sk, Russia".
  107. "M 6.0 - 25 km WSW of Novaya Chara, Russia".
  108. "M 6.2 - 112 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands".
  109. "M 6.6 - 179 km ESE of Kuril'sk, Russia".
  110. "M 6.2 - 218 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste".
  111. "M 6.2 - 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia".
  112. "M 2.7 - 9 km S of Carletonville, South Africa".
  113. "M 7.1 - 121 km W of Ferndale, California".
  114. "M 5.8 - 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia".
  115. "M 6.3 - Vanuatu region".
  116. "M 6.0 - 73 km SW of Ovalle, Chile".
  117. "M 6.1 - 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada".
  118. "M 6.0 - 102 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga".
  119. "M 6.1 - 110 km NNE of Naze, Japan".
  120. "M 4.4 - 17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado".
  121. "M 6.1 - 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia".
  122. "M 6.0 - east of the South Sandwich Islands".
  123. "M 6.8 - 145 km SW of Magong, Taiwan".
  124. "M 6.1 - 204 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea".
  125. "M 6.2 - 206 km WSW of Bahía Solano, Colombia".
  126. "M 6.6 - 86 km NNW of Batang, Indonesia".
  127. "M 6.0 - 91 km NNW of Batang, Indonesia".
  128. "M 6.5 - 67 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu".
  129. "M 6.2 - 51 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu".
  130. "M 8.3 - 48 km E of Shikotan, Russia".
  131. "M 6.0 Nuclear Explosion - 147 km SSW of Turpan, China".
  132. "M 6.8 - 225 km SSE of Sofifi, Indonesia".
  133. "M 7.3 - 96 km E of Shikotan, Russia".
  134. "M 6.4 - 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines".
  135. "M 6.4 - 219 km S of Sofifi, Indonesia".
  136. "M 6.1 - 43 km N of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea".
  137. "M 6.7 - Kuril Islands".
  138. "M 6.0 - 10 km ENE of Aluminé, Argentina".
  139. "M 6.0 - 57 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan".
  140. "M 6.3 - 248 km W of Bandon, Oregon".
  141. "M 6.7 - south of the Fiji Islands".
  142. "M 6.2 - 63 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia".
  143. "M 6.1 - 148 km SSW of Tarauacá, Brazil".
  144. "M 6.5 - Macquarie Island region".
  145. "M 7.1 - 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines".
  146. "M 6.5 - 114 km NNW of Batang, Indonesia".
  147. "M 6.0 - Kuril Islands".
  148. "M 6.3 - 92 km S of Biak, Indonesia".
  149. "M 6.1 - 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia".
  150. "M 4.6 - 8 km SSE of Dehlor?n, Iran".
  151. "M 6.0 - 94 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina".
  152. "M 6.0 - 23 km WNW of Antofagasta, Chile".
  153. "M 6.3 - 45 km E of Estique, Peru".
  154. "M 6.1 - 38 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands".
  155. "M 6.5 - 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand".
  156. "M 5.4 - 7 km WNW of Fields Landing, California".
  157. "M 6.4 - Kermadec Islands region".
  158. "M 7.8 - off the east coast of Honshu, Japan".
  159. "M 6.2 - 80 km NE of Miyako, Japan".
  160. "M 6.4 - 165 km ENE of Miyako, Japan".
  161. "M 4.7 - 12 km SW of Ergani, Turkey".
  162. "M 6.3 - Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands".
  163. "M 5.3 - 77 km NNW of Lincheng, China".
  164. "M 6.0 - 81 km NE of Miyako, Japan".