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 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[3]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck India29km (18mi) west of Imphal in the state of Manipur on January3 at a depth of 55.0km (34.2mi). 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 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[6]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Indonesia8km (5.0mi) east of the Talaud Islands, North Sulawesi on January11 at a depth of 13.0km (8.1mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[7]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan74km (46mi) northwest of Rumoi on the island of Hokkaido on January11 at a depth of 238.8km (148.4mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[8]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Bolivia14km (8.7mi) west northwest of Charagua, Cordillera Province on January14 at a depth of 582.6km (362.0mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[9]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck offshore of Japan52km (32mi) southeast of Shizunai on the island of Hokkaido on January14 at a depth of 46.0km (28.6mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[10]
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Indonesia107km (66mi) west of Ambon, Maluku on January16 at a depth of 4.1km (2.5mi). 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 China91km (57mi) west southwest of Wuwei, Gansu province on January20 at a depth of 9.0km (5.6mi). 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 Mexico203km (126mi) southwest of La Cruz de Loreto, Jalisco state on January21 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[15]
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the United States47km (29mi) east southeast of Pedro Bay, Alaska on January24 at a depth of 125.6km (78.0mi). 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 Ethiopia2km (1.2mi) north of Hawassa on January24 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi).[18] About 100 students sustained minor injuries and there were power outages in Awasa.[19]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Morocco49km (30mi) north northeast of Al Hoceima on January25 at a depth of 12.0km (7.5mi). 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 Guinea151km (94mi) southeast of Kokopo, New Britain on January26 at a depth of 26.0km (16.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[22]
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Russia80km (50mi) south of Milkovo on the Kamchatka Peninsula on January30 at a depth of 177.0km (110.0mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[23]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Antarctica473km (294mi) northeast of the Balleny Islands on January31 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[24]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand125km (78mi) northwest of L'Esperance Rock on February1 at a depth of 391.0km (243.0mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[25]
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Nepal19km (12mi) north of Kathmandu on February5 at a depth of 23.5km (14.6mi). 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 Guinea88km (55mi) west southwest of Panguna on February8 at a depth of 29.0km (18.0mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[30]
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Algeria1km (0.62mi) south southeast of Bougara on February10 at a depth of 11.1km (6.9mi). 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 Tonga32km (20mi) west northwest of Haveluloto on February15 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[32]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Indonesia94km (58mi) west of Waingapu, East Nusa Tenggara on February12 at a depth of 28.0km (17.4mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[33]
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck New Zealand12km (7.5mi) east northeast of Christchurch on February14 at a depth of 7.6km (4.7mi). 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 Tonga32km (20mi) west northwest of Haveluloto on February15 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[36]
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Greece14km (8.7mi) east of Krestena on February15 at a depth of 28.6km (17.8mi). 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 February16 at a depth of 13.0km (8.1mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[38]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Indonesia151km (94mi) southeast of Tobelo on February 17 at a depth of 9.0km (5.6mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[39]
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Peru10km (6.2mi) south southwest of Maca on February20 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Nepal40km (25mi) northeast of Bharatpur on February21 at a depth of 16.7km (10.4mi). 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 Chile105km (65mi) west southwest of Coquimbo on February22 at a depth of 12.0km (7.5mi). 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 Indonesia30km (19mi) north of Ternate on February23 at a depth of 13.7km (8.5mi). 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 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[44]
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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of the United States72km (45mi) south southeast of Atka, Alaska on March12 at a depth of 19.0km (11.8mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[46]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of the United States75km (47mi) south of Atka, Alaska on March19 at a depth of 17.0km (10.6mi). 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 Barbuda126km (78mi) east northeast of Codrington on March19 at a depth of 26.0km (16.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[48]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck offshore of Russia216km (134mi) south of Ust'-Kamchatsk Staryy, Kamchatka Peninsula on March20 at a depth of 30.0km (18.6mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[49]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea119km (74mi) northeast of Angoram, East Sepik on April1 at a depth of 6.0km (3.7mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[50]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the United States42km (26mi) east of Port Heiden, Alaska on April2 at a depth of 11.4km (7.1mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[51]
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Vanuatu82km (51mi) north northwest of Port-Olry on April3 at a depth of 26.0km (16.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[52]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Vanuatu102km (63mi) west southwest of Sola on April6 at a depth of 24.0km (14.9mi). 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 Indonesia111km (69mi) south of Banjar, West Java on April 6 at a depth of 29.0km (18.0mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[54]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Vanuatu104km (65mi) west of Sola on April7 at a depth of 27.6km (17.1mi). 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 Nepal4km (2.5mi) south southwest of Patan on April9 at a depth of 10.2km (6.3mi).[56] At least three people were injured.[57]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Philippines15km (9.3mi) northwest of Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte on April13 at a depth of 17.0km (10.6mi). 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 Japan2km (1.2mi) south southeast of Kumamoto City on April14 at a depth of 9.0km (5.6mi). 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 Japan5km (3.1mi) east northeast of Uto, Kumamoto Prefecture on April14 at a depth of 8.0km (5.0mi). 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 Vanuatu89km (55mi) northwest of Port-Olry on April14 at a depth of 16.0km (9.9mi). 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 Guatemala110km (68mi) south southwest of Champerico, Retalhuleu department on April15 at a depth of 22.4km (13.9mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[71]
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Japan6km (3.7mi) east southeast of Kumamoto City on April15 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Ecuador27km (17mi) south southeast of Muisne in Esmeraldas province on April16 at a depth of 20.6km (12.8mi). 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 Ecuador21km (13mi) west of Muisne in Esmeraldas province on April20 at a depth of 14.0km (8.7mi). 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 Ecuador10km (6.2mi) north of Muisne in Esmeraldas province on April20 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Ecuador34km (21mi) north northwest of Bahia de Caraquez in Manabi province on April22 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Mexico83km (52mi) west southwest of Puerto Madero, Chiapas on April25 at a depth of 16.0km (9.9mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[82]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Mexico75km (47mi) west southwest of Puerto Madero, Chiapas on April27 at a depth of 16.0km (9.9mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[83]
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck France6km (3.7mi) west southwest of Châtelaillon-Plage on April28 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Vanuatu3km (1.9mi) northwest of Norsup on April28 at a depth of 24.0km (14.9mi). 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 602km (374mi) east of the French Pacific minor territory of Clipperton Island on April29 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[87]
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck China227km (141mi) west northwest of Qamdo, Tibet Autonomous Region on May11 at a depth of 8.0km (5.0mi). 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 Mexico3km (1.9mi) southeast of Nextipac, Jalisco on May11 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Ecuador32km (20mi) southeast of Muisne in Esmeraldas province on May18 at a depth of 16.0km (9.9mi). 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 Ecuador24km (15mi) northwest of Rosa Zarate (also called Quinindé) in Esmeraldas province on May18 at a depth of 29.9km (18.6mi). 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 Australia116km (72mi) west southwest of Yulara in the Northern Territory on May20 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[95]
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Yemen28km (17mi) west northwest of Al Bayda on May 24 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi).[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 Fiji18km (11mi) south southeast of Ndoi Island on May27 at a depth of 567.5km (352.6mi). 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 Fiji155km (96mi) south southeast of Ndoi Island on May28 at a depth of 405.7km (252.1mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[98]
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Algeria16km (9.9mi) south southwest of Lakhdaria, Bouïra Province on May29 at a depth of 11.4km (7.1mi). 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 Taiwan87km (54mi) northeast of Jiufen on May31 at a depth of 246.4km (153.1mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[102]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Indonesia80km (50mi) west of Sungai Penuh, Jambi on June1 at a depth of 50.0km (31.1mi). 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 Indonesia133km (83mi) southwest of Leksula, Maluku on June5 at a depth of 429.6km (266.9mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[105]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand84km (52mi) south of Raoul Island on June6 at a depth of 43.8km (27.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[106]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Mexico106km (66mi) south southwest of Barra de Navidad, Jalisco state on June7 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[107]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Indonesia125km (78mi) west northwest of Kota Ternate, North Maluku on June7 at a depth of 31.0km (19.3mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[108]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Indonesia279km (173mi) south of Lembar, West Nusa Tenggara on June9 at a depth of 19.0km (11.8mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[109]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Nicaragua23km (14mi) east of Puerto Morazan, Chinandega on June10 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Islands18km (11mi) west northwest of Auki on June10 at a depth of 30.4km (18.9mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[112]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Vanuatu98km (61mi) north northwest of Isangel on June14 at a depth of 111.0km (69.0mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[113]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Vanuatu84km (52mi) south southwest of Isangel on June19 at a depth of 13.0km (8.1mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[114]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Vanuatu91km (57mi) southwest of Isangel on June20 at a depth of 15.0km (9.3mi). 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 June21 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[116]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea91km (57mi) north northwest of Rabaul, New Britain on June21 at a depth of 354.0km (220.0mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[117]
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Indonesia104km (65mi) west southwest of Manismata, West Kalimantan on June21 at a depth of 15.3km (9.5mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate). Several houses were damaged in Kendawangan.[118][119]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Kyrgyzstan92km (57mi) east of Kyzyl-Eshme on June26 at a depth of 13.0km (8.1mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[120]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Vanuatu7km (4.3mi) northeast of Lakatoro on June30 at a depth of 27.0km (16.8mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[121]
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Tajikistan22km (14mi) southeast of Rasht on July1 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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, Indonesia48km (30mi) northwest of Bukittinggi on July 10 at a depth of 8.1km (5.0mi). 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 Tonga115km (71mi) north northeast of Hihifo on July10 at a depth of 8.0km (5.0mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[124]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Ecuador33km (21mi) north northwest of Rosa Zarate (also called Quinindé) in Esmeraldas province on July11 at a depth of 21.0km (13.0mi). 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 Zealand199km (124mi) northeast of Raoul Island on July13 at a depth of 12.0km (7.5mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[127]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Vanuatu71km (44mi) north northwest of Isangel on July20 at a depth of 167.0km (103.8mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[128]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Chile54km (34mi) west northwest of the city of Diego de Almagro on July25 at a depth of 72.0km (44.7mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[129]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea133km (83mi) southeast of Lorengau, Manus on July25 at a depth of 14.0km (8.7mi). 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 Islands29km (18mi) southwest of Agrihan on July29 at a depth of 196.0km (121.8mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[131]
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck China31km (19mi) south of Babu on July31 at a depth of 24.5km (15.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[132] Around 200 homes were damaged in Guangxi.[132]
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Indonesia43km (27mi) east northeast of Pototano, West Nusa Tenggara on July31 at a depth of 21.0km (13.0mi). 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 Azerbaijan11km (6.8mi) northwest of Imishli on August1 at a depth of 16.0km (9.9mi). 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 Argentina49km (30mi) west southwest of La Quiaca, Jujuy on August4 at a depth of 270.0km (167.8mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[136]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Japan71km (44mi) east northeast of Iwo Jima on August4 at a depth of 510.0km (316.9mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[137]
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Ukraine5km (3.1mi) southeast of Mariupol, Donetsk on August7 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Ecuador22km (14mi) northeast of Sangolquí, Pichincha on August9 at a depth of 9.1km (5.7mi). 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 China68km (42mi) north of Fuling, Chongqing on August11 at a depth of 15.0km (9.3mi). 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 Caledonia110km (68mi) east of Île Hunter on August12 at a depth of 16.4km (10.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[141]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga225km (140mi) southeast of the Minerva Reefs on August12 at a depth of 112.8km (70.1mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[142]
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Peru11km (6.8mi) southwest of Tapay, Arequipa Province on August15 at a depth of 20.0km (12.4mi). 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 Australia37km (23mi) north northwest of the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland on August18 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 August18 at a depth of 10km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[148]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Japan170km (110mi) east northeast of Miyako, Iwate Prefecture on August20 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[150]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands240km (150mi) east southeast of South Georgia on August21 at a depth of 12.0km (7.5mi). 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 Indonesia149km (93mi) north of Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara on August23 at a depth of 533.0km (331.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[152]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Italy5km (3.1mi) west northwest of Accumoli on August24 at a depth of 4.4km (2.7mi). 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 Myanmar26km (16mi) west of Chauk on August24 at a depth of 82.0km (51.0mi). 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 1km (0.62mi). 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 Island955km (593mi) north northwest of Georgetown on August29 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[158]
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck El Salvador0km (0mi) north northwest of Candelaria de la Frontera on August29 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Guinea90km (56mi) northeast of Rabaul, New Britain on August31 at a depth of 476.0km (295.8mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[160]
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand175km (109mi) northeast of Gisborne on September1 at a depth of 19.0km (11.8mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[161] A tsunami warning was issued after this earthquake, and waves of 30.0cm (11.8in) were reported near Gisborne.[162]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand179km (111mi) northeast of Ōpōtiki on September1 at a depth of 13.7km (8.5mi). 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 States14km (8.7mi) northwest of Pawnee, Oklahoma on September3 at a depth of 5.6km (3.5mi). 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 Ecuador23km (14mi) east northeast of Quito on September5 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Pakistan9km (5.6mi) northeast of Batgram on September5 at a depth of 25.9km (16.1mi). 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 Russia185km (115mi) east southeast of Nikolskoye, Kamchatka Krai on September5 at a depth of 8.0km (5.0mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[172]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Australia21km (13mi) southwest of Macquarie Island on September8 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[173]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Peru51km (32mi) north of Moyobamba, Moyobamba Province on September10 at a depth of 121.0km (75.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[174]
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Tanzania27km (17mi) east northeast of Nsunga, Kagera Region on September10 at a depth of 40.0km (24.9mi). 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 Macedonia3km (1.9mi) east southeast of Čair Municipality, Skopje on September11 at a depth of 13.2km (8.2mi). 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 Korea6km (3.7mi) south of Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province on September12 at a depth of 13.0km (8.1mi). 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 Colombia32km (20mi) east northeast of Mutatá, Antioquia on September14 at a depth of 18.0km (11.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[183]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands72km (45mi) northwest of Malango on September14 at a depth of 14.0km (8.7mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[184]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Indonesia52km (32mi) north northwest of Jayapura, Papua on September17 at a depth of 9.0km (5.6mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[185]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Japan360km (220mi) southeast of Hachijō-jima, Izu Islands on September20 at a depth of 9.0km (5.6mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[186]
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Pakistan12km (7.5mi) north of Sann on September22 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi).[187] The shock killed one person and left nine others injured in Hyderabad.[188]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of Japan142km (88mi) east southeast of Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture on September23 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[189]
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Burundi24km (15mi) southeast of Cyangugu, Rwanda, on September23 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Romania7km (4.3mi) west northwest of Nereju on September23 at a depth of 92.0km (57.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[193] Two people were injured.[194]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Philippines36km (22mi) southeast of Tamisan, Davao Oriental, on September24 at a depth of 65.0km (40.4mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[195]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga118km (73mi) west northwest of Neiafu on September24 at a depth of 202.0km (125.5mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[196]
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Fiji107km (66mi) north northeast of Ndoi Island on September24 at a depth of 596.4km (370.6mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[197]
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Nicaragua20km (12mi) north northeast of Nagarote, León department on September28 at a depth of 7.6km (4.7mi). 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 Pakistan62km (39mi) north northeast of Muzaffarabad on October1 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Guinea143km (89mi) north of Kimbe, West New Britain on October15 at a depth of 442.0km (274.6mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[202]
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Greece7km (4.3mi) west southwest of Asprangeloi, Epirus on October15 at a depth of 22.0km (13.7mi). 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 Peru28km (17mi) southwest of Pimentel, Lambayeque Region on October16 at a depth of 40.7km (25.3mi). 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 Guinea77km (48mi) west northwest of Kandrian, West New Britain on October17 at a depth of 42.0km (26.1mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[207]
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck China135km (84mi) northeast of Dartang, Tibet Autonomous Region on October17 at a depth of 35.0km (21.7mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[208] One person died during this earthquake.[209]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Indonesia161km (100mi) north northeast of Pamanukan, West Java on October19 at a depth of 614.0km (381.5mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[210]
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Iran5km (3.1mi) southwest of Zarand, Kerman on October20 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Rwanda18km (11mi) southeast of Cyangugu on October24 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Tonga127km (79mi) west northwest of Hihifo on October26 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[215]
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Italy2km (1.2mi) south southeast of Preci on October26 at a depth of 6.0km (3.7mi). 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 Italy2km (1.2mi) north northwest of Visso on October26 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Chile88km (55mi) west southwest of San Antonio on October27 at a depth of 12.6km (7.8mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[221]
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck offshore of Peru13km (8.1mi) west northwest of Urb. Santo Domingo on October28 at a depth of 67.4km (41.9mi). 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 Colombia34km (21mi) east northeast of the town of Colombia on October31 at a depth of 33.0km (20.5mi). 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 Guinea99km (62mi) west of Kandrian, West New Britain on November1 at a depth of 52.0km (32.3mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[231]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Chile21km (13mi) southeast of Curicó on November4 at a depth of 90.0km (55.9mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[232]
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the United States3km (1.9mi) west of Cushing, Oklahoma on November7 at a depth of 4.4km (2.7mi). 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 Chile42km (26mi) west northwest of Talcahuano on November8 at a depth of 20.0km (12.4mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[235]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Japan24km (15mi) east northeast of Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture on November11 at a depth of 42.4km (26.3mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[236]
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand53km (33mi) north northeast of Amberley on November 13 at a depth of 15.1km (9.4mi). 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 2.5m (8ft 2in) at Kaikōura.[241]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck New Zealand92km (57mi) south southwest of Blenheim on November13 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Zealand78km (48mi) south southwest of Blenheim on November13 at a depth of 14.0km (8.7mi). 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 Zealand90km (56mi) south southwest of Blenheim on November13 at a depth of 2.1km (1.3mi). 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 Zealand74km (46mi) northeast of Amberley on November14 at a depth of 9.0km (5.6mi). 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 Argentina7km (4.3mi) north northwest of Pocito on November20 at a depth of 108.0km (67.1mi). 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 Salvador156km (97mi) south southwest of Puerto El Triunfo on November24 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 China122km (76mi) north of Murghob, Tajikistan on November25 at a depth of 17.0km (10.6mi). 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 Nepal17km (11mi) west of Namche Bazar on November27 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Poland1km (0.62mi) north northwest of Grębocice on November29 at a depth of 5.0km (3.1mi). 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 Rica9km (5.6mi) northeast of Cartago on December1 at a depth of 1.3km (0.81mi). 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 Peru22km (14mi) southwest of Vilavila, Puno Region on December1 at a depth of 12.0km (7.5mi). 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 Indonesia193km (120mi) northeast of Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara on December5 at a depth of 526.0km (326.8mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[267]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Indonesia14km (8.7mi) west northwest of Meureudu, Aceh on December6 at a depth of 13.0km (8.1mi). 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 China58km (36mi) south southeast of Shihezi in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region on December8 at a depth of 17.6km (10.9mi). 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 States164km (102mi) west of Ferndale, California on December8 at a depth of 8.4km (5.2mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[273]
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands69km (43mi) west southwest of Kirakira on December8 at a depth of 40.0km (24.9mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[274] Tsunami waves up to 5.0cm (2.0in) 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 Islands79km (49mi) west southwest of Kirakira on December8 at a depth of 12.3km (7.6mi). 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 Croatia0km (0mi) south of Okrug Gornji, Split-Dalmatia county on December9 at a depth of 22.5km (14.0mi). 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 Islands92km (57mi) west southwest of Kirakira on December9 at a depth of 19.7km (12.2mi). 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 Guinea133km (83mi) west northwest of Panguna, Bougainville on December10 at a depth of 142.6km (88.6mi). 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 Islands97km (60mi) north northwest of Farallon de Pajaros on December14 at a depth of 22.4km (13.9mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[284]
A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea140km (87mi) east of Kokopo, East New Britain on December17 at a depth of 94.5km (58.7mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[285] Although tsunami waves up to 8.0cm (3.1in) 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 Guinea178km (111mi) west northwest of Panguna, Bougainville on December17 at a depth of 8.4km (5.2mi). 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 Micronesia135km (84mi) south southwest of Colonia on December18 at a depth of 19.0km (11.8mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[289]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Peru's Ucayali Region186km (116mi) northwest of Iñapari, Madre de Dios Region on December18 at a depth of 612.0km (380.3mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[290]
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Ecuador11km (6.8mi) south southwest of Esmeraldas, Esmeraldas Province on December19 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Islands81km (50mi) west northwest of Kirakira on December20 at a depth of 20.0km (12.4mi). 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 Islands114km (71mi) west northwest of Kirakira on December20 at a depth of 10.0km (6.2mi). 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 Indonesia151km (94mi) east northeast of Lospalos, East Timor on December21 at a depth of 152.0km (94.4mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[295]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea175km (109mi) southeast of Kokopo, East New Britain on December10 at a depth of 35.0km (21.7mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[296]
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Chile's Chiloé Island41km (25mi) southwest of Quellón on December25 at a depth of 38.0km (23.6mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[297] 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.[298][299]
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Romania13km (8.1mi) west of Nereju Mic, Vrancea on December27 at a depth of 97.0km (60.3mi). 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 Japan13km (8.1mi) northeast of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture on December28 at a depth of 7.0km (4.3mi). 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 Indonesia58km (36mi) south southeast of Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara on December29 at a depth of 79.0km (49.1mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[303] One person died of a heart attack.[citation needed]
"Analisis BMKG soal Gempa M 3,5 Kabupaten Sintang" (in Indonesian). Detik News. February 23, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2022. Gempa Kendawangan Kalimantan Barat, terjadi 24 Juni 2016. Gempa dangkal berkekuatan M=5,1 ini menyebabkan beberapa rumah rusak di derah Kandawangan Kalimantan barat," pungkas Daryono.