List of earthquakes in 1970

Earthquakes in 1970

Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1970

4.0−5.9 magnitude
6.0−6.9 magnitude

7.0−7.9 magnitude
8.0+ magnitude

Strongest magnitude

Amazonas Department, Colombia (Magnitude 8.0) July 31

Deadliest

offshore northern Peru (Magnitude 7.9) May 31 66,794 deaths

Total fatalities

78,365

Number by magnitude

9.0+

8.0−8.9

7.0−7.9

6.0−6.9

5.0−5.9

← 1969

1971 →

This is a list of earthquakes in 1970. Only magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquakes appear on the list. Lower magnitude events are included if they have caused death, injury or damage. Events which occurred in remote areas will be excluded from the list as they wouldn't have generated significant media interest. 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. In terms of magnitude 7.0+ events this year produced 17 which is average for any year. The death toll however was much higher than preceding years. Three events in particular contributed to this. Firstly, in January, China suffered from an event which caused 10,000 deaths. Then at the end of March, Turkey had a magnitude 6.9 earthquake resulting in over 1,000 deaths. Finally, Peru had its worst disaster on May 31 when an earthquake of magnitude 7.9 helped to cause nearly 67,000 deaths.

Overall

By death toll

Rank	Death toll	Magnitude	Location	MMI	Depth (km)	Date
7000100000000000000♠1	7004667940000000000♠66,794	7000790000000000000♠7.9	offshore northern Peru	IX (Violent)	7001450000000000000♠45.0	000000002017-05-31-0000May 31
7000200000000000000♠2	7004100000000000000♠10,000	7000710000000000000♠7.1	Yunnan Province, China	IX (Violent)	7001113000000000000♠11.3	000000002017-01-04-0000January 4
7000300000000000000♠3	7003108600000000000♠1,086	7000690000000000000♠6.9	Kutahya Province, Turkey	IX (Violent)	7001250000000000000♠25.0	000000002017-03-28-0000March 28
7000400000000000000♠4	7002220000000000000♠220	7000670000000000000♠6.7	Golestan Province, Iran	VIII (Severe)	7001150000000000000♠15.0	000000002017-07-30-0000July 30
7000500000000000000♠5	7002101000000000000♠101	7000670000000000000♠6.7	Dagestan, Russia	VII (Very strong)	7001150000000000000♠15.0	000000002017-05-14-0000May 14
7000600000000000000♠6	7001820000000000000♠82	7000720000000000000♠7.2	Tumbes Region, Peru	VIII (Severe)	7001250000000000000♠25.0	000000002017-12-10-0000December 10
7000700000000000000♠7	7001260000000000000♠26	7000540000000000000♠5.4	Gujarat, India	(')	7000300000000000000♠3.0	000000002017-03-23-0000March 23
7000800000000000000♠8	7001180000000000000♠18	7000690000000000000♠6.9	Madang Province, Papua New Guinea	VIII (Severe)	7001600000000000000♠60.0	000000002017-10-31-0000October 31
7000900000000000000♠9	7001150000000000000♠15	7000740000000000000♠7.4	Luzon, Philippines	VIII (Severe)	7001250000000000000♠25.0	000000002017-04-07-0000April 7
7001100000000000000♠10	7001120000000000000♠12	7000590000000000000♠5.9	Huanuco Region, Peru	V (Moderate)	7001398009999900000♠39.8	000000002017-02-14-0000February 14

Note: At least 10 casualties

By magnitude

Rank	Magnitude	Death toll	Location	MMI	Depth (km)	Date
7000100000000000000♠1	7000800000000000000♠8.0	7000100000000000000♠1	Amazonas Department, Colombia	IV (Light)	7002644790000000000♠644.8	000000002017-07-31-0000July 31
7000200000000000000♠2	7000790000000000000♠7.9	7004667940000000000♠66,794	offshore northern Peru	IX (Violent)	7001450000000000000♠45.0	000000002017-05-31-0000May 31
7000300000000000000♠3	7000740000000000000♠7.4	7001150000000000000♠15	Luzon, Philippines	VIII (Severe)	7001250000000000000♠25.0	000000002017-04-07-0000April 7
7000300000000000000♠3	7000740000000000000♠7.4	5000000000000000000♠0	south of Haida Gwaii, Canada	(')	7001183000000000000♠18.3	000000002017-06-24-0000June 24
7000400000000000000♠4	7000730000000000000♠7.3	5000000000000000000♠0	off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico	VIII (Severe)	7001350000000000000♠35.0	000000002017-04-29-0000April 29
7000400000000000000♠4	7000730000000000000♠7.3	5000000000000000000♠0	south of Macquarie Island, Australia	(')	7001150000000000000♠15.0	000000002017-06-11-0000June 11
7000400000000000000♠4	7000730000000000000♠7.3	5000000000000000000♠0	Sea of Okhotsk, Russia	(')	7002647600000000000♠647.6	000000002017-08-30-0000August 30
7000500000000000000♠5	7000720000000000000♠7.2	5000000000000000000♠0	off the southeast coast of Mindanao, Philippines	VII (Very strong)	7001400000000000000♠40.0	000000002017-01-10-0000January 10
7000500000000000000♠5	7000720000000000000♠7.2	5000000000000000000♠0	east of Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina	VII (Very strong)	7001100000000000000♠10.0	000000002017-06-15-0000June 15
7000500000000000000♠5	7000720000000000000♠7.2	7001820000000000000♠82	Tumbes Region, Peru	VIII (Severe)	7001250000000000000♠25.0	000000002017-12-10-0000December 10
7000600000000000000♠6	7000710000000000000♠7.1	7004100000000000000♠10,000	Yunnan Province, China	IX (Violent)	7001113000000000000♠11.3	000000002017-01-04-0000January 4
7000600000000000000♠6	7000710000000000000♠7.1	5000000000000000000♠0	Andreanof Islands, Alaska	(')	7002164100000000000♠164.1	000000002017-02-28-0000February 28
7000600000000000000♠6	7000710000000000000♠7.1	5000000000000000000♠0	Bonin Islands, Japan	(')	7002390000000000000♠390.0	000000002017-05-27-0000May 27
7000700000000000000♠7	7000700000000000000♠7.0	5000000000000000000♠0	Magallanes Region, Chile	(')	7001150000000000000♠15.0	000000002017-06-14-0000June 14
7000700000000000000♠7	7000700000000000000♠7.0	5000000000000000000♠0	off the east coast of Kyushu, Japan	VIII (Severe)	7001450000000000000♠45.0	000000002017-07-25-0000July 25
7000700000000000000♠7	7000700000000000000♠7.0	5000000000000000000♠0	Sagaing Region, Myanmar	V (Moderate)	7001761009999900000♠76.1	000000002017-07-29-0000July 29
7000700000000000000♠7	7000700000000000000♠7.0	5000000000000000000♠0	Solomon Islands	(')	7001300000000000000♠30.0	000000002017-12-02-0000December 2

Note: At least 7.0 magnitude

Notable events

January

January
Number by magnitude
Strongest magnitude	7.2 M_w , Philippines
Deadliest	7.1 M_w , China 10,000 deaths
Total fatalities	10,000
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	2
6.0−6.9	6
5.0−5.9	0

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Yunnan Province, China on January 4 at a depth of 11.3 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent).^[1] This event caused major destruction across the area. 10,000 people died. Many homes were either destroyed or damaged. ^[2]
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on January 8 at a depth of 199.4 km. ^[3]
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the southeast coast of Mindanao, Philippines on January 10 at a depth of 40.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).^[4]
A magnitude 6.0 aftershock struck off the southeast coast of Mindanao, Philippines on January 11 at a depth of 45.0 km.^[5]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the west coast of Timor, Indonesia on January 14 at a depth of 25.0 km.^[6]
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck south of Fiji on January 20 at a depth of 70.0 km.^[7]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan on January 20 at a depth of 35.1 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).^[8]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands on January 26 at a depth of 35.0 km.^[9]

February

February
Number by magnitude
Strongest magnitude	7.1 M_w , United States
Deadliest	5.9 M_w , Peru 12 deaths
Total fatalities	15
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	1
6.0−6.9	7
5.0−5.9	1

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on February 2 at a depth of 29.7 km.^[10]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Tablas Island, Philippines on February 5 at a depth of 15.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent).^[11] 3 people were killed and at least 51 were injured. Some damage was caused.^[12]
A magnitude 6.0 aftershock struck off the west coast of Tablas Island, Philippines on February 6 at a depth of 25.0 km.^[13]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Yunnan Province, China on February 6 at a depth of 10.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).^[14]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Java Sea, Indonesia on February 13 at a depth of 622.8 km.^[15]
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Huanuco Region, Peru on February 14 at a depth of 39.8 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).^[16] 12 people were killed and many homes collapsed.^[17]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan on February 25 at a depth of 30.0 km.^[18]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on February 26 at a depth of 26.2 km.^[19]
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Andreanof Islands, Alaska on February 28 at a depth of 164.1 km.^[20]

March

March
Number by magnitude
Strongest magnitude	6.9 M_w , Turkey
Deadliest	6.9 M_w , Turkey 1,086 deaths
Total fatalities	1,117
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	0
6.0−6.9	11
5.0−5.9	1

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the east coast of Mindanao, Philippines on March 4 at a depth of 35.0 km.^[21]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Vanuatu on March 9 at a depth of 30.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).^[22]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on March 10 at a depth of 54.5 km.^[23]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Kodiak Island, Alaska on March 11 at a depth of 39.0 km.^[24] Minor damage was reported.^[25]
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck West Azerbaijan Province, Iran on March 14 at a depth of 23.0 km. 5 people were killed and many homes were destroyed.^[26]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck San Juan Province, Argentina on March 15 at a depth of 116.7 km.^[27]
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Gujarat, India on March 23 at a depth of 3.0 km. 26 deaths and 200 injuries were reported. Some damage was caused.^[28]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Western Australia on March 24 at a depth of 10.0 km.^[29]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Makassar Strait, Indonesia on March 27 at a depth of 25.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).^[30]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the west coast of Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea on March 28 at a depth of 60.0 km.^[31]
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Kutahya Province, Turkey on March 28 at a depth of 25.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent).^[32] 1,086 people died and 1,174 were hurt. 8,229 homes were either damaged or destroyed. Property damage costs were $55 million (1970 rate).^[33]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Vanuatu on March 29 at a depth of 237.2 km.^[34]
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off the east coast of Mindanao, Philippines on March 30 at a depth of 50.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).^[35]

April

April
Number by magnitude
Strongest magnitude	7.4 M_w , Philippines
Deadliest	7.4 M_w , Philippines 15 deaths
Total fatalities	16
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	2
6.0−6.9	10
5.0−5.9	1

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Luzon, Philippines on April 7 at a depth of 25.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).^[36] 15 people were killed and over 200 injured. Some damage was reported.^[37]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Gulf of Corinth, Greece on April 8 at a depth of 20.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).^[38]
A magnitude 6.5 aftershock struck Luzon, Philippines on April 8 at a depth of 25.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).^[39]
A magnitude 6.9 aftershock struck off the east coast of Luzon, Philippines on April 12 at a depth of 22.5 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent).^[40]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the east coast of Luzon, Philippines on April 15 at a depth of 25.0 km.^[41]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Gulf of Alaska on April 16 at a depth of 15.0 km.^[42]
A magnitude 6.1 aftershock struck Kutahya Province, Turkey on April 19 at a depth of 18.4 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).^[43]
A magnitude 6.0 aftershock struck Kutahya Province, Turkey on April 19 at a depth of 17.5 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).^[44]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Vanuatu on April 20 at a depth of 238.7 km.^[45]
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Manisa Province, Turkey on April 23 at a depth of 20.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).^[46] At least 1 person died and 43 were injured. 150 homes were damaged or destroyed.^[47]
A magnitude 6.6 foreshock struck off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico on April 29 at a depth of 35.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).^[48]
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico on April 29 at a depth of 35.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).^[49]
A magnitude 6.6 aftershock struck off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico on April 30 at a depth of 35.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).^[50]

May

May
Number by magnitude
Strongest magnitude	7.9 M_w , Peru
Deadliest	7.9 M_w , Peru 66,794 deaths
Total fatalities	66,895
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	2
6.0−6.9	5
5.0−5.9	0

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea on May 9 at a depth of 180.0 km. ^[51]
A magnitude 6.1 foreshock struck Dagestan, Russia on May 14 at a depth of 12.5 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).^[52] Some homes sustained damage and some were destroyed.^[53]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Dagestan, Russia on May 14 at a depth of 15.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).^[54] At least 101 people were killed. Many homes were damaged or destroyed.^[55]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Uvs Province, Mongolia on May 15 at a depth of 7.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).^[56]
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Bonin Islands, Japan on May 27 at a depth of 390.0 km.^[57]
A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck offshore northern Peru on May 31 at a depth of 45.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent).^[58] This was the worst disaster in Peruvian history. 66,794 were killed mostly in an avalanche caused by the shaking. 50,000 were injured. Many homes were damaged or destroyed. Damage costs were $530 million (1970 rate).^[59]
A magnitude 6.1 aftershock struck offshore northern Peru on May 31 at a depth of 50.6 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).^[60]

June

June
Number by magnitude
Strongest magnitude	7.4 M_w , Canada
Total fatalities	0
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	4
6.0−6.9	9
5.0−5.9	0

A magnitude 6.2 aftershock struck off the coast of northern Peru on June 1 at a depth of 45.4 km.^[61]
A magnitude 6.4 aftershock struck off the coast of northern Peru on June 4 at a depth of 54.9 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).^[62]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyzstan on June 5 at a depth of 15.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).^[63] 5,000 homes were destroyed.^[64]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Antofagasta Region, Chile on June 11 at a depth of 110.6 km.^[65]
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck south of Macquarie Island, Australia on June 11 at a depth of 15.0 km.^[66]
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Magallanes Region, Chile on June 14 at a depth of 15.0 km.^[67]
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck east of Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina on June 15 at a depth of 10.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).^[68]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Arequipa Region, Peru on June 17 at a depth of 108.6 km.^[69]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck offshore Antofagasta Region, Chile on June 19 at a depth of 60.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).^[70]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on June 22 at a depth of 30.3 km.^[71]
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck south of Haida Gwaii, Canada on June 24 at a depth of 18.3 km.^[72]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Santa Isabel Island, Solomon Islands on June 25 at a depth of 45.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).^[73]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Savu Sea, Indonesia on June 28 at a depth of 85.8 km.^[74]

July

July
Number by magnitude
Strongest magnitude	8.0 M_w , Colombia
Deadliest	6.7 M_w , Iran 220 deaths
Total fatalities	222
8.0−8.9	1
7.0−7.9	2
6.0−6.9	10
5.0−5.9	0

A magnitude 6.0 aftershock struck off the coast of central Peru on July 2 at a depth of 52.0 km.^[75]
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Kayseri Province, Turkey on July 2 at a depth of 27.0 km. 1 death was reported. 150 homes were damaged or destroyed.^[76]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the United States Virgin Islands on July 8 at a depth of 143.0 km.^[77]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Tonga on July 16 at a depth of 20.0 km.^[78]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Tonga on July 17 at a depth of 35.0 km.^[79]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck northeast of New Britain, Papua New Guinea on July 19 at a depth of 20.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).^[80]
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the east coast of Kyushu, Japan on July 25 at a depth of 45.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).^[81] 13 people sustained injuries and some damage was caused.^[82]
A magnitude 6.2 aftershock struck off the east coast of Kyushu, Japan on July 26 at a depth of 45.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).^[83]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck North Island, New Zealand on July 27 at a depth of 95.0 km.^[84]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck southern Xinjiang Province, China on July 29 at a depth of 14.7 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).^[85]
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Sagaing Region, Myanmar on July 29 at a depth of 79.1 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).^[86]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Golestan Province, Iran on July 30 at a depth of 15.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).^[87] 220 people were killed and another 220 injured. 2,000 homes were damaged or destroyed. Property damage costs were around $8 million (1970 rate).^[88]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Gulf of Aden on July 30 at a depth of 15.0 km.^[89]
A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck Amazonas Department, Colombia on July 31 at a depth of 644.8 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).^[90] Owing to the depth of the event destruction was light. 1 person died and at least 51 were injured. Some damage was caused.^[91]

August

August
Number by magnitude
Strongest magnitude	7.3 M_w , Russia
Total fatalities	0
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	1
6.0−6.9	8
5.0−5.9	0

A magnitude 6.4 foreshock struck Vanuatu on August 10 at a depth of 45.0 km.^[92]
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Vanuatu on August 11 at a depth of 45.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).^[93]
A magnitude 6.0 aftershock struck Vanuatu on August 12 at a depth of 45.0 km.^[94]
A magnitude 6.5 aftershock struck Vanuatu on August 12 at a depth of 45.0 km.^[95]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck off the west coast of Nicaragua on August 12 at a depth of 60.0 km.^[96]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck southern Alaska on August 18 at a depth of 25.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).^[97]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Tonga on August 27 at a depth of 10.0 km.^[98]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck off the southeast coast of New Ireland (island), Papua New Guinea on August 28 at a depth of 60.0 km.^[99]
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the Sea of Okhotsk, Russia on August 30 at a depth of 647.6 km.^[100]

September

September
Number by magnitude
Strongest magnitude	6.6 M_w 2 events
Total fatalities	0
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	0
6.0−6.9	10
5.0−5.9	1

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Northern Mariana Islands on September 1 at a depth of 25.0 km.^[101]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Vanuatu on September 3 at a depth of 25.0 km.^[102]
A magnitude 6.5 aftershock struck the Sea of Okhotsk, Russia on September 5 at a depth of 580.6 km.^[103]
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Sibenik-Knin County, Croatia on September 7 at a depth of 5.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong). 8 people sustained injuries and some damage was reported.^[104]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan on September 14 at a depth of 48.6 km.^[105]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the south coast of Guam on September 16 at a depth of 45.0 km.^[106]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the west coast of Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea on September 23 at a depth of 35.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).^[107]
A magnitude 6.1 aftershock struck off the west coast of Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea on September 23 at a depth of 35.0 km.^[108]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the west coast of Colombia on September 26 at a depth of 15.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).^[109] 2 people were hurt. 104 homes were destroyed and costs were around $400,000 (1970 rate).^[110]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck off the west coast of Colombia on September 27 at a depth of 15.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).^[111]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Batan Islands, Philippines on September 30 at a depth of 30.0 km.^[112] 2 buildings collapsed and many sustained damage.^[113]

October

October
Number by magnitude
Strongest magnitude	6.9 M_w , Papua New Guinea
Deadliest	6.9 M_w , Papua New Guinea 18 deaths
Total fatalities	18
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	0
6.0−6.9	6
5.0−5.9	0

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the southwest coast of Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea on October 2 at a depth of 35.0 km.^[114]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on October 11 at a depth of 25.0 km.^[115]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on October 14 at a depth of 32.5 km.^[116]
A magnitude 6.1 aftershock struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on October 14 at a depth of 35.0 km.^[117]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Akita Prefecture, Honshu,Japan on October 16 at a depth of 15.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).^[118]
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Madang Province, Papua New Guinea on October 31 at a depth of 60.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).^[119] In total 18 people were killed in the event. 20 people sustained injuries. Property damage costs were $1.75 million (1970 rate) with 800 homes being damaged or destroyed.^[120]^[121]

November

November
Number by magnitude
Strongest magnitude	6.7 M_w , Indonesia
Total fatalities	0
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	0
6.0−6.9	8
5.0−5.9	0

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the east coast of Mindanao, Philippines on November 8 at a depth of 40.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).^[122]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Papua (province), Indonesia on November 8 at a depth of 35.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).^[123]
A magnitude 6.3 aftershock struck Madang Province, Papua New Guinea on November 12 at a depth of 15.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).^[124]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Masbate Island, Philippines on November 13 at a depth of 13.5 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).^[125]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan on November 14 at a depth of 29.5 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).^[126]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Tarapaca Region, Chile on November 28 at a depth of 45.2 km.^[127]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea on November 28 at a depth of 125.0 km.^[128]

December

December
Number by magnitude
Strongest magnitude	7.2 M_w , Peru
Deadliest	7.2 M_w , Peru 82 deaths
Total fatalities	82
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	2
6.0−6.9	7
5.0−5.9	0

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on December 2 at a depth of 30.0 km.^[129]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Antofagasta Region, Chile on December 4 at a depth of 39.2 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).^[130]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck off the south coast of Hokkaido, Japan on December 6 at a depth of 40.0 km.^[131]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Izu Islands, Japan on December 7 at a depth of 184.6 km.^[132]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Coquimbo Region, Chile on December 8 at a depth of 50.7 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).^[133]
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Tumbes Region, Peru on December 10 at a depth of 25.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).^[134] 82 people died and 350 were injured. Property damage costs were $6 million (1970 rate).^[135]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia on December 19 at a depth of 42.3 km.^[136]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck southeast of New Ireland (island), Papua New Guinea on December 28 at a depth of 55.0 km.^[137]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on December 29 at a depth of 30.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).^[138]

References

↑ "M 7.1 - Yunnan, China". United States Geological Survey. January 4, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: CHINA: YUNNAN PROVINCE; VIETNAM: HANOI". National Geophysical Data Center. January 4, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 6.8 - south of the Kermadec Islands". United States Geological Survey. January 8, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 7.2 - Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. January 10, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. January 11, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - Timor region, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. January 14, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 6.8 - south of the Fiji Islands". United States Geological Survey. January 20, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 6.4 - Hokkaido, Japan region". United States Geological Survey. January 20, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 6.5 - Santa Cruz Islands". United States Geological Survey. January 26, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. February 2, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 6.7 - Mindoro, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. February 5, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: PHILIPPINES: LUZON, ROMBLON I; TABLAS I: ODIONGAN". National Geophysical Data Center. February 5, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - Mindoro, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. February 6, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 6.1 - Yunnan, China". United States Geological Survey. February 6, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 6.5 - Java Sea". United States Geological Survey. February 13, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 5.9 - central Peru". United States Geological Survey. February 14, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: PERU: PANAO,CHACLLA,QUERO,AYLLAMARCA,LA LINDA". National Geophysical Data Center. February 14, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 6.1 - Taiwan region". United States Geological Survey. February 25, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 6.1 - Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. February 26, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 7.1 - Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska". United States Geological Survey. February 28, 1970. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
↑ "M 6.1 - Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. March 4, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.6 - Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. March 9, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.2 - Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. March 10, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - Kodiak Island region, Alaska". United States Geological Survey. March 11, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: ALASKA: ANDREANOF ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. March 11, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: IRAN: BADALAN,QERIS,BATCHI,DIZEH,PESAK,HESAR". National Geophysical Data Center. March 14, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - San Juan, Argentina". United States Geological Survey. March 15, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: INDIA: BROACH". National Geophysical Data Center. March 23, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - Western Australia". United States Geological Survey. March 24, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.7 - Minahasa, Sulawesi, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. March 27, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - Bougainville region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. March 28, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.9 - western Turkey". United States Geological Survey. March 28, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: TURKEY: GEDIZ". National Geophysical Data Center. March 28, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.6 - Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. March 29, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.8 - Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. March 30, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 7.4 - Luzon, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. April 7, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: PHILIPPINES: LUZON". National Geophysical Data Center. April 7, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.3 - Greece". United States Geological Survey. April 8, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.5 - Luzon, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. April 8, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.9 - Philippine Islands region". United States Geological Survey. April 12, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.2 - Philippine Islands region". United States Geological Survey. April 15, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.7 - Gulf of Alaska". United States Geological Survey. April 16, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.1 - western Turkey". United States Geological Survey. April 19, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - western Turkey". United States Geological Survey. April 19, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 6.6 - Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. April 20, 1970. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
↑ "M 5.7 - western Turkey". United States Geological Survey. April 23, 1970. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: TURKEY: DEMIRCI, MANISA". National Geophysical Data Center. April 23, 1970. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
↑ "M 6.6 - offshore Chiapas, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. April 29, 1970. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
↑ "M 7.3 - offshore Chiapas, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. April 29, 1970. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
↑ "M 6.6 - offshore Chiapas, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. April 30, 1970. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
↑ "M 6.2 - New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. May 9, 1970. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
↑ "M 6.1 - Caucasus region, Russia". United States Geological Survey. May 14, 1970. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: RUSSIA: DAGESTAN". National Geophysical Data Center. May 14, 1970. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
↑ "M 6.7 - Caucasus region, Russia". United States Geological Survey. May 14, 1970. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: RUSSIA: DAGESTAN". National Geophysical Data Center. May 14, 1970. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
↑ "M 6.3 - Russia-Mongolia border region". United States Geological Survey. May 15, 1970. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
↑ "M 7.1 - Bonin Islands, Japan region". United States Geological Survey. May 27, 1970. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
↑ "M 7.9 - near the coast of northern Peru". United States Geological Survey. May 31, 1970. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: PERU: NORTHERN, PISCO, CHICLAYO". National Geophysical Data Center. May 31, 1970. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
↑ "M 6.1 - near the coast of northern Peru". United States Geological Survey. May 31, 1970. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
↑ "M 6.2 - off the coast of northern Peru". United States Geological Survey. June 1, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.4 - off the coast of northern Peru". United States Geological Survey. June 4, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.3 - Kyrgyzstan". United States Geological Survey. June 5, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: KAZAKHSTAN: ALMA-ATA". National Geophysical Data Center. June 5, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.6 - Antofagasta, Chile". United States Geological Survey. June 11, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 7.3 - Macquarie Island region". United States Geological Survey. June 11, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 7.0 - near the coast of Magallanes, Chile". United States Geological Survey. June 14, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 7.2 - Tierra del Fuego, Argentina region". United States Geological Survey. June 15, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - southern Peru". United States Geological Survey. June 17, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.5 - near the coast of Antofagasta, Chile". United States Geological Survey. June 19, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. June 22, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 7.4 - Haida Gwaii Region, Canada". United States Geological Survey. June 24, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.2 - Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. June 25, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.6 - Timor region, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. June 28, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - near the coast of central Peru". United States Geological Survey. July 2, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: TURKEY: SIVAS". National Geophysical Data Center. July 2, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.1 - Virgin Islands region". United States Geological Survey. July 8, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.1 - Tonga". United States Geological Survey. July 16, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.3 - Tonga". United States Geological Survey. July 17, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.2 - New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. July 19, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 7.0 - Kyushu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. July 25, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: SEIKAIDO, JAPAN". National Geophysical Data Center. July 25, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.2 - Kyushu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. July 26, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.3 - off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. July 27, 1970. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - southern Xinjiang, China". United States Geological Survey. July 29, 1970. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
↑ "M 7.0 - Myanmar". United States Geological Survey. July 29, 1970. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
↑ "M 6.7 - Turkmenistan-Iran border region". United States Geological Survey. July 30, 1970. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: IRAN: KARNAVEH, MAREV". National Geophysical Data Center. July 30, 1970. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
↑ "M 6.6 - Gulf of Aden". United States Geological Survey. July 30, 1970. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
↑ "M 8.0 - Colombia". United States Geological Survey. July 31, 1970. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: PERU: JUIN PROVINCE FELT ARGENTINA TO MEXICO CITY". National Geophysical Data Center. July 31, 1970. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
↑ "M 6.4 - Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. August 10, 1970. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
↑ "M 6.9 - Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. August 11, 1970. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 1970. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
↑ "M 6.5 - Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 1970. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
↑ "M 6.5 - near the coast of Nicaragua". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 1970. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - Southern Alaska". United States Geological Survey. August 18, 1970. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - Tonga". United States Geological Survey. August 27, 1970. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
↑ "M 6.5 - New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. August 28, 1970. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
↑ "M 7.3 - Sea of Okhotsk". United States Geological Survey. August 30, 1970. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
↑ "M 6.6 - Mariana Islands region". United States Geological Survey. September 1, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.1 - Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. September 3, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.5 - Sea of Okhotsk". United States Geological Survey. September 5, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: BALKANS NW: CROATIA: KNIN". National Geophysical Data Center. September 7, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.4 - near the east coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. September 14, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - Guam region". United States Geological Survey. September 16, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.4 - Bougainville region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. September 23, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.1 - Bougainville region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. September 23, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.6 - near the west coast of Colombia". United States Geological Survey. September 26, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: COLOMBIA: BAHIA SOLANO". National Geophysical Data Center. September 26, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.5 - near the west coast of Colombia". United States Geological Survey. September 27, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - Batan Islands region, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. September 30, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: PHILIPPINES: BATAN ISLANDS: BASCO, SABTANG". National Geophysical Data Center. September 30, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - Bougainville region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. October 2, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.5 - south of the Kermadec Islands". United States Geological Survey. October 11, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.4 - Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. October 14, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.1 - Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. October 14, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.2 - eastern Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. October 16, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.9 - near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. October 31, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: PAPUA NEW GUINEA: MADANG". National Geophysical Data Center. October 31, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "Tsunami Event: PAPUA NEW GUINEA". National Geophysical Data Center. October 31, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.1 - Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. November 8, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.7 - Papua, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. November 8, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.3 - eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. November 12, 1970. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
↑ "M 6.5 - Masbate region, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. November 13, 1970. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
↑ "M 6.2 - Taiwan region". United States Geological Survey. November 14, 1970. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - Tarapaca, Chile". United States Geological Survey. November 28, 1970. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
↑ "M 6.0 - New Guinea, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. November 28, 1970. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
↑ "M 7.0 - Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. December 2, 1970. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
↑ "M 6.5 - Antofagasta, Chile". United States Geological Survey. December 4, 1970. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
↑ "M 6.5 - Hokkaido, Japan region". United States Geological Survey. December 6, 1970. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
↑ "M 6.7 - Izu Islands, Japan region". United States Geological Survey. December 7, 1970. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
↑ "M 6.5 - Coquimbo, Chile". United States Geological Survey. December 8, 1970. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
↑ "M 7.2 - Peru-Ecuador border region". United States Geological Survey. December 10, 1970. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
↑ "Significant Earthquake: PERU: N; ECUADOR: S". National Geophysical Data Center. December 10, 1970. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
↑ "M 6.2 - Kepulauan Mentawai region, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. December 19, 1970. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
↑ "M 6.6 - New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. December 28, 1970. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
↑ "M 6.7 - Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. December 29, 1970. Retrieved June 28, 2017.

Earthquakes by year
19th century	1900
20th century	1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
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Historical earthquakes Lists of earthquakes

← Earthquakes in 1970 →
Tonghai (7.1, Jan 4) † Gediz (7.2, March 28) † Ancash (7.9, May 31) †‡ Colombia (7.6, July 31) New Guinea (7.0, Oct 31) Peru–Ecuador (7.1, Dec 9) †
† indicates earthquake resulting in at least 30 deaths ‡ indicates the deadliest earthquake of the year

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