List of earthquakes in 2004

Earthquakes in 2004

Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 2004 4.0−5.9 magnitude 6.0−6.9 magnitude 7.0−7.9 magnitude 8.0+ magnitude
Strongest magnitude	9.2 Mw, 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
Deadliest	9.2 Mw
Total fatalities	250,000+
Number by magnitude
9.0+	1
8.0−8.9	1
7.0−7.9	15
6.0−6.9	145
5.0−5.9	1519
4.0−4.9	0
← 2003 2005 →

This is a list of earthquakes in 2004. 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.

Compared to other years

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's Global Earthquake Search Page and Real-time Earthquake Map or EMSC's Real-time Seismicity.

Overall

By death toll

• Note: At least 10 dead

By magnitude

Rank	Magnitude	Death toll	Location	Depth (km)	Date
1.	9.2	250,000+	Indonesia,Indian Ocean	30	26,December.

• Note: At least 7.0 magnitude

By month

January

• A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Guerrero, Mexico on January 1 at a depth of 29.4 km (18.3 mi).^[1]

October

• A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck near Taiwan on October 15 mid-day local time at a depth of 94.4 km (58.7 mi). The epicenter was located 85 km (53 mi) East of Su-ao, and 130 km (81 mi) southeast of Taipei, Taiwan. The quake was felt in the Ryukyu Islands as well as in Taiwan.

December

• A magnitude 9.2 earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia on December 26, causing a destructive tsunami which killed over 250,000 people, making it the deadliest tsunami ever recorded. The waves reached as far as Africa.

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