List of earthquakes in 2007
     Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 2007
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Strongest magnitude |
 Sumatra earthquake 8.5 Mw | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadliest |
 Peru earthquake 8.0 Mw | ||
| Total fatalities | 712 | ||
| Number by magnitude | |||
| 9.0+ | 0 | ||
| 8.0−8.9 | 4 | ||
| 7.0−7.9 | 14 | ||
| 6.0−6.9 | 178 | ||
| 5.0−5.9 | 2074 | ||
Earthquakes in 2007 resulted in about 712 fatalities. The 2007 Peru earthquake was the deadliest with 519 fatalities. The September 2007 Sumatra earthquake was the largest in 2007 with an 8.5 on the moment magnitude scale. The 2007 Solomon Islands earthquake caused a significant tsunami that killed 52 people. There were four 8.0 or higher earthquakes in 2007 which is the most ever recorded for a single year. Other significant earthquakes in 2007 struck Chile and Japan.
Compared to other years
| Magnitude Ranging Between | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0–9.9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7.0–7.9 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 21 |
| 6.0–6.9 | 146 | 121 | 127 | 140 | 141 | 140 | 142 | 178 | 168 | 144 | 151 |
| 5.0–5.9 | 1344 | 1224 | 1201 | 1203 | 1515 | 1693 | 1712 | 2074 | 1768 | 1896 | 1963 |
| Total | 1505 | 1361 | 1341 | 1358 | 1672 | 1844 | 1865 | 2270 | 1948 | 2057 | 2136 |
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 Earthquake Myths has more information.
For exact dates and live earthquakes please visit USGS and EMSC web sites
Overall
By death toll
| Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 519 | 8.0 | Peru |
August 15 |
| 2 | 68 | 6.4 | Sumatra |
March 6 |
| 3 | 52 | 8.1 |  Solomon Islands |
April 2 |
| 4 | 23 | 8.5 | Sumatra |
September 12 |
| 5 | 12 | 5.2 |  Tajikistan |
July 21 |
| 6 | 11 | 6.6 |  Chūetsu |
July 16 |
| 7 | 10 | 6.2 |  Aisén Fjord |
April 21 |
- Note: At least 10 dead
By magnitude
| Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.5 | 23 | Sumatra |
September 12 |
| 2 | 8.1 | 52 | Solomon Islands |
April 1 |
| 2 | 8.1 | 0 |  Kuril Islands |
January 13 |
| 4 | 8.0 | 519 | Peru |
August 15 |
| 5 | 7.9 | 0 | Kepulauan Mentawai |
September 12 |
| 7 | 7.7 | 2 | Antofagasta |
November 14 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 0 | north of Java |
August 8 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 0 | Volcano Islands |
September 28 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 4 | Molucca Sea |
January 21 |
| 11 | 7.4 | 0 |  Auckland Islands |
September 30 |
| 11 | 7.4 | 1 |  Windward Islands |
November 29 |
| 13 | 7.2 | 0 |  Vanuatu |
August 1 |
| 13 | 7.2 | 0 | Santa Cruz Islands |
September 2 |
| 13 | 7.2 | 0 |  Mariana Islands |
October 31 |
| 13 | 7.2 | 0 |  Andreanof Islands |
December 19 |
| 17 | 7.1 | 0 | Vanuatu |
March 25 |
| 18 | 7.0 | 0 | Kepulauan Mentawai |
September 13 |
- Note: At least 7.0 Magnitude
By month
January
- Kuril Islands (8.1, January 13)
February
-
Iberian Peninsula (6.1, February 12)
March
April
- Solomon Islands (8.1, April 2)
- Aisén Fjord (6.2, April 21)
June
-
Guatemala (6.7, June 13)
July
- Chūetsu (6.6, July 16)
August
- Peru (8.0, August 15)
September
- Sumatra (8.5, September 12–13)
October
- Alum Rock Park, California (5.6, October 30)
- Mariana Islands (7.2, October 31)
November
- Tocopilla (7.7, November 14)
- Martinique (7.4, November 29)
December
- Puchuncaví (6.7, December 15)
- Andreanof Islands, Alaska (7.2, December 19)
- Gisborne (6.8, December 20)
See also
References
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