List of earthquakes in 2016
    Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 2016
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Strongest magnitude |
7.2 Mw,  Russia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadliest |
6.4 Mw,  Taiwan116 deaths | ||
| Total fatalities | 127 | ||
| Number by magnitude | |||
| 9.0+ | 0 | ||
| 8.0−8.9 | 0 | ||
| 7.0−7.9 | 2 | ||
| 6.0−6.9 | 15 | ||
| 5.0−5.9 | 153 | ||
| 4.0−4.9 | 780 | ||
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 USGS ShakeMap data.
Compared to other years
| Magnitude Ranging Between | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0–9.9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 19 | 2 |
| 6.0–6.9 | 142 | 178 | 168 | 144 | 151 | 204 | 129 | 125 | 140 | 123 | 15 |
| 5.0–5.9 | 1712 | 2074 | 1768 | 1896 | 1963 | 2271 | 1412 | 1402 | 1475 | 1413 | 153 |
| 4.0–4.9 | 12838 | 12080 | 12292 | 6805 | 10164 | 13303 | 10990 | 9795 | 13494 | 13202 | 780 |
| Total | 14703 | 14350 | 14240 | 8862 | 12300 | 15798 | 12548 | 11341 | 15121 | 14758 | 950 |
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 Real-time Earthquake Map
By death toll
| Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116 | 6.4 | Taiwan |
VII | 23.0 | February 6 |
| 2 | 11 | 6.7 |  India |
VII | 55.0 | January 3 |
- Note: At least 10 dead
By magnitude
| Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.2 | 0 | Russia |
VI | 161.0 | January 30 |
| 2 | 7.1 | 0 |  United States |
VII | 123.4 | January 24 |
- Note: At least 7.0 magnitude
By month
January
Strongest magnitude |
7.2 Mw, Russia |
|---|---|
| Deadliest |
6.7 Mw, India 11 deaths |
| Total fatalities | 11 |
| Number by magnitude | |
| 8.0−8.9 | 0 |
| 7.0−7.9 | 2 |
| 6.0−6.9 | 9 |
| 5.0−5.9 | 115 |
| 4.0−4.9 | 657 |
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge on January 1 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[1]
- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck India 29 km (18 mi) west of Imphal in the state of Manipur on January 3 at a depth of 55.0 km (34.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very stong).[2] 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.[3]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Indonesia 8 km (5.0 mi) east of the Talaud Islands, North Sulawesi on January 11 at a depth of 20.8 km (12.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[4]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan 74 km (46 mi) northwest of Rumoi, Hokkaido on January 11 at a depth of 239.9 km (149.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[5]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Bolivia 7 km (4.3 mi) west southwest of Charagua on January 14 at a depth of 582.4 km (361.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[6]- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 51 km (32 mi) southeast of Shizunai on January 14 at a depth of 51.4 km (31.9 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[7]
- A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Indonesia 69 km (43 mi) south southeast of Namlea, Maluku on January 16 at a depth of 46.4 km (28.8 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[8] Eight people were injured and about 120 houses were damaged in two villages on Ambelau island.[9]
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck China 63 km (39 mi) east southeast of Hongtu, Qinghai province on January 20 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[10] Nine people were injured and 600 houses were damaged. [11]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck offshore of Mexico 215 km (134 mi) southwest of Tomatlan on January 21 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[12]- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the United States 87 km (54 mi) west southwest of Anchor Point, Alaska on January 24 at a depth of 127.8 km (79.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[13] Four homes were destroyed in Kenai after a gas leak.[14]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Morocco 54 km (34 mi) north northeast of Al Hoceima on January 25 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[15] Fifteen people were injured and some buildings were damaged; it also caused a blackout in the region.[16]- A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Russia 91 km (57 mi) north of Yelizovo on January 30 at a depth of 161.0 km (100.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[17]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Antarctica 473 km (294 mi) northeast of the Balleny Islands on January 31 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[18]
February
Strongest magnitude |
6.4 Mw, Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Deadliest |
6.4 Mw, Taiwan 116 deaths |
| Total fatalities | 116 |
| Number by magnitude | |
| 8.0−8.9 | 0 |
| 7.0−7.9 | 0 |
| 6.0−6.9 | 6 |
| 5.0−5.9 | 49 |
| 4.0−4.9 | 144 |
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand 120 km (75 mi) west northwest of L'Esperance Rock on February 1 at a depth of 382.4 km (237.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[19]- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Taiwan 24 km (15 mi) south southeast of Yujing on February 5 at a depth of 23.0 km (14.3 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[20] Numerous buildings, including a residential tower, collapsed in Tainan.[21] 116 people were killed, 550 were injured and 1 missing.[22]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck offshore of Papua New Guinea 92 km (57 mi) west southwest of Panguna on February 8 at a depth of 31.6 km (19.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[23]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Chile 40 km (25 mi) west of Ovalle on February 10 at a depth of 31.5 km (19.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[24]- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Indonesia 2 km (1.2 mi) south of Lahihagalang, East Nusa Tenggara on February 12 at a depth of 28.0 km (17.4 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[25]
- A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck New Zealand 17 km (11 mi) east northeast of Christchurch on February 14 at a depth of 8.2 km (5.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[26] Minor damage was reported and parts of the ground suffered from liquefaction. A part of Godley Head collapsed and other cliffs collapsed as well.[27]
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand 219 km (136 mi) northwest of Auckland Island on February 15 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[28]
References
- ↑ "M6.3 - Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge". United States Geological Survey. January 1, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.7 - 29km W of Imphal, India". United States Geological Survey. January 3, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Quake strikes northeast India, Bangladesh; 11 dead, nearly 200 hurt". Associated Press. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.5 - 230km SE of Sarangani, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. January 11, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.2 - 74km NW of Rumoi, Japan". United States Geological Survey. January 11, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.1 - 7km WSW of Charagua, Bolivia". United States Geological Survey. January 14, 2016. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.7 - 51km SE of Shizunai, Japan". United States Geological Survey. January 14, 2016. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ↑ "M5.6 - 69km SSE of Namlea, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. January 16, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Indonesia earthquake injures eight, damages houses". Agence France Presse. January 17, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ↑ "M5.9 - 63km ESE of Hongtu, China". United States Geological Survey. January 20, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Nine Injured in N.W. China Quake". Xinhua. January 21, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.6 - 215km SW of Tomatlan, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. January 21, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
- ↑ "M7.1 - 87km WSW of Anchor Point, Alaska". United States Geological Survey. January 24, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ↑ "Red Cross sends team to Kenai to assist families affected by 7.1 earthquake". January 24, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.3 - 54km NNE of Al Hoceima, Morocco". United States Geological Survey. January 25, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Streets littered with rubble as 6.1 quake strikes off coasts of Spain, Morocco (VIDEO)". RT. January 25, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ↑ "M7.2 - 91km N of Yelizovo, Russia". United States Geological Survey. January 30, 2016. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.0 - Balleny Islands region". United States Geological Survey. January 31, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.2 - 120km WNW of L'Esperance Rock, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. February 1, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
- ↑ "M 6.4 - 24km SSE of Yujing, Taiwan". United States Geological Survey. February 5, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Multiple buildings collapse, casualties unknown in 6.4 quake in Taiwan". RT. February 5, 2016. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
- ↑ Huang Kuo-fang and Elizabeth Hsu. "Remains of last unaccounted-for quake victim found". Focus Taiwan.
- ↑ "M6.4 - 92km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. February 8, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.3 - 40km W of Ovalle, Chile". United States Geological Survey. February 10, 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.3 - 2km S of Lahihagalang, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. February 12, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
- ↑ "M5.8 - 17km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. February 14, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Christchurch hit by severe earthquake". February 14, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ↑ "M6.2 - 219km NW of Auckland Island, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. February 15, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
External links
- ShakeMap Background – United States Geological Survey
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