| Year: | 2007 |
| Location Map: | Earth |
| Largest: | 8.4 Mw  Indonesia |
| Deadliest: | 8.0 Mw  Peru595 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 795 |
| 9.0+: | 0 |
| 8.0−8.9: | 4 |
| 7.0−7.9: | 15 |
| 6.0−6.9: | 178 |
| 5.0−5.9: | 2074 |
Earthquakes in 2007 resulted in many fatalities. The 2007 Peru earthquake was the deadliest with 595 fatalities. The September 2007 Sumatra earthquake was the largest in 2007 with an 8.4 on the moment magnitude scale. The 2007 Solomon Islands earthquake caused a significant tsunami that killed 52 people. There were four 8.0+ earthquakes in 2007 which is the most ever recorded for a single year. Other significant earthquakes in 2007 struck Chile and Japan.
| Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru, Pisco | 39.0 | ||||||
| 10.0 | |||||||
 Solomon Islands | 10.0 | ||||||
| 10.0 | |||||||
 Tajikistan | 10.0 | ||||||
| 10.0 | |||||||
| 25.0 |
| Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia, Bengkulu offshore | 10.0 | ||||||
| Solomon Islands offshore | 10.0 | ||||||
| Russia, Kuril Islands offshore | 5.6 | ||||||
| Peru, Ica offshore | 39.0 | ||||||
| Indonesia, Mentawai Islands | 35.0 | ||||||
| 152.0 | |||||||
 Chile, Tarapacá | 40.0 | ||||||
| Indonesia, Jakarta offshore | 280.0 | ||||||
 Japan, Volcano Islands offshore | 20.0 | ||||||
| Indonesia, offshore Molucca Sea | 20.0 | ||||||
 New Zealand, Auckland Islands offshore | 15.0 | ||||||
 France, Martinique offshore | 10.0 | ||||||
 Vanuatu, Santo offshore | 20.0 | ||||||
| Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands offshore | 20.0 | ||||||
 Mariana Islands offshore | 30.0 | ||||||
 United States, Andreanof Islands offshore | 34.0 | ||||||
| Vanuatu, Tanna offshore | 30.0 | ||||||
| Indonesia, Mentawai Islands offshore | 10.0 |
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Jilin, China on January 11 at a depth of 23.1km (14.4miles). Several buildings collapsed in the epicentral area.[5] A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Ambon, Indonesia on January 11 at a depth of 13km (08miles).
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Lucea, Jamaica on February 4 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal on February 12 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi). A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan on February 17 at a depth of 31km (19miles). A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Sofifi, Indonesia on February 20 at a depth of 12km (07miles).
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Elazığ, Turkey on February 22 at a depth of 6km (04miles). Some buildings were damaged in Elazığ, and Pütürge.[8]| Month: | March |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 1 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 9 |
| Largest: | 7.2 Mw Vanuatu |
| Deadliest: | 6.4 Mw Indonesia 68 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 69 |
Two events with magnitudes 6.4 and 6.2 struck Sumatra, Indonesia on March 6 at a depth of 11km (07miles), 68 people were killed and 460 People were Injured.
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Caqueta, Colombia on March 6 at a depth of 43.1km (26.8miles). Nine people were injured, eight buildings were destroyed and 63 damaged in Caqueta.[9] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Izu Islands, Japan on March 8 at a depth of 139.6km (86.7miles).
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the South Sandwich Islands on March 8 at a depth of 10km (10miles).
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck The Gulf of California on March 13 at a depth of 26.1km (16.2miles). A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Buenaventura, Colombia on March 18 at a depth of 7km (04miles). A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Isangel, Vanuatu on March 25 at a depth of 34km (21miles). A tsunami up to 16 cm Was Observed. A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Noto, Japan on March 25 at a depth of 8km (05miles). One person was killed, 359 people were injured, and 13,556 buildings damaged or destroyed, as well as a tsunami up to 22 cm high.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Ionian Islands, Greece on March 6 at a depth of 15km (09miles). Some buildings were damaged and rockslides occurred in Argostolion.[11]| Month: | April |
| 8.0–8.9: | 1 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 0 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 13 |
| Largest: | 8.1 Mw Solomon Islands |
| Deadliest: | 8.1 Mw Solomon Islands 52 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 62 |
A magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on April 1, at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi), A 12 m high tsunami high killed 112 people.
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Panguna, Papua New Guinea on April 1 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Coihaique, Chile on April 2 at a depth of 4.9km (03miles).
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Jurm, Afghanistan on April 3 at a depth of 222.1km (138miles).
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Tadine, New Caledonia on April 4 at a depth of 13km (08miles). A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Povoação, Portugal on April 5 at a depth of 14km (09miles). A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Sinabang, Indonesia on April 7 at a depth of 30.0 km (18.6 mi). A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck El Paraíso, Mexico on April 13 at a depth of 34km (21miles), Two houses were damaged in Atoyac, and power outages occurred in Mexico City.
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Macquarie Island on April 16, at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Mie Prefecture, Japan on April 15 at a depth of 15.7km (09.8miles). 12 people were injured and 63 buildings were damaged in the Mie-Nara-Shiga area.[12] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Kavieng, Papua New Guinea on April 21 at a depth of 407.4km (253.1miles). A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Aisén Fjord, Chile on April 21 at a depth of 36.7km (22.8miles), 10 people were killed from a 7.6 metre high tsunami triggered by an underwater landslide.
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Kent, England on April 28 at a depth of 4.3km (02.7miles), 2 people were injured. A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Xizang, China on May 5 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi). Some buildings were damaged in Tibet.
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Levuka, Fiji on May 6 at a depth of 676.4km (420.3miles). A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Aisen, Chile on May 7 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck The Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on May 17 at a depth of 40.7km (25.3miles).| Month: | June |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 0 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 5 |
| Largest: | 6.7 Mw  Guatemala |
| Deadliest: | 6.1 Mw China 3 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Jinghong, China on June 2 at a depth of 5.0 km (3.1 mi), 3 people were killed and 329 were injured. A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on June 7 at a depth of 4.7km (02.9miles). A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Iztapa, Guatemala on June 13 at a depth of 16km (10miles). Some buildings were damaged in Guatemala City. A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Panguna, Papua New Guinea on June 28 at a depth of 18km (11miles).| Month: | July |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 0 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 7 |
| Largest: | 6.9 Mw Indonesia |
| Deadliest: | 5.2 Mw Tajikistan 12 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 23 |
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Pucallpa, Peru on July 13 at a depth of 152.1km (94.5miles).
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Loja, Ecuador on July 12 at a depth of 49.9km (31miles). Some damage to houses was caused in Zaruma.[15] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Nikolski, Alaska on July 15 at a depth of 15km (09miles). A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Chūetsu, Japan on July 16 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). Eleven people were killed, more than 1,000 were injured and a minor tsunami was triggered. A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Mikuni, Japan on July 15 at a depth of 350.4km (217.7miles). A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Xinjiang, China on July 20 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). At least 2,120 houses and four bridges were damaged or destroyed.[16]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Tarauacá, Brazil on July 21 at a depth of 644.9km (400.7miles). A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Rasht, Tajikistan on July 21 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). 12 people were killed, three by falling debris, nine by a landslide.
A magnitude 6.4 Earthquake struck near the Argentina-Bolivia border on July 21 at a depth of 289.5km (179.9miles).| Month: | August |
| 8.0–8.9: | 1 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 2 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 4 |
| Largest: | 8.0 Mw Peru |
| Deadliest: | 8.0 Mw Peru 595 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 621 |
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Luganville, Vanuatu on August 1 at a depth of 120km (80miles). Some roads, buildings and a bridge were damaged in Luganville. A policeman suffered injuries while evacuating.[18] A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Java, Indonesia on August 8 at a depth of 280km (170miles). Some damage was caused in Sukabumi, such as cracks on walls. In the same regency, the walls of two schools collapsed.[20] A devastating magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck Pisco, Peru on August 15 at a depth of 39km (24miles), 595 people were killed, 2,291 people were injured, and a 5 metre high tsunami was observed.[21]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines,on August 20 at a depth of 8km (05miles).
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Maharashtra, India on August 21 at a depth of 5km (03miles). Slight damage was observed in Satara.[22]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Neiafu, Tonga, on August 26 at a depth of 127.4km (79.2miles).| Month: | September |
| 8.0–8.9: | 1 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 5 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 4 |
| Largest: | 8.4 Mw Indonesia |
| Deadliest: | 8.4 Mw, Indonesia 25 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 25 |
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Lata, Solomon Islands on September 2 at a depth of 35km (22miles).[24] A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Timbiquí, Colombia on September 10 at a depth of 15km (09miles). Five people were injured. A magnitude 8.4 earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia on September 12 at a depth of 34km (21miles). 25 people were killed, 161 people were injured and a 7.5 foot (2.27 metres) tsunami was generated.[26] A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia on September 13 at a depth of 35km (22miles). This was an aftershock of the 8.4 earthquake the day before. A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Padang, Indonesia on September 13 at a depth of 22km (14miles). This was an aftershock of the 8.4 earthquake the day before. A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Padang, Indonesia on September 20 at a depth of 30km (20miles). This Was an Aftershock of the 8.4 earthquake 8 days prior. A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on September 26 at a depth of 40km (30miles). A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Volcano Islands on September 28 at a depth of 120km (80miles). A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Northern Mariana Islands on September 30 at a depth of 14km (09miles).| Month: | October |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 1 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 3 |
| Largest: | 7.2 Mw Northern Mariana Islands |
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Fiji on October 5 at a depth of 509.4km (316.5miles). A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Te Anau, New Zealand on October 15 at a depth of 18km (11miles). A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Fiji on October 16 at a depth of 509.3km (316.5miles). A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck The Northern Mariana Islands on October 31 at a depth of 207km (129miles).| Month: | November |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 2 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 4 |
| Largest: | 7.7 Mw Chile |
| Deadliest: | 7.4 Mw  Martinique6 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 14 |
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Gujarat, India on November 6 at a depth of 10km (10miles). One person died, five were injured and several buildings were damaged or collapsed in Talala.[28] A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Bohol, Philippines on November 7 at a depth of 71.6km (44.5miles). One person died in Mabini.[29]
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Chittagong, Bangladesh on November 7 at a depth of . Ten people were injured and minor damage was caused.[30] One person was also killed in neighboring Myanmar.[31] A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Tocopilla, Chile on November 14 at a depth of 40km (30miles). Two people were killed and 20 people were injured. A tsunami up to 25.5 cm was also triggered.[32] A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Tocopilla, Chile on November 15 at a depth of 26km (16miles). A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Macas, Ecuador on November 16 at a depth of 122.9km (76.4miles). Slight damage was caused in Guayaquil. A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Lae, Papua New Guinea on November 22 at a depth of 53km (33miles). A water tower was damaged and power was knocked out in Lae. A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Dompu, Indonesia on November 25 at a depth of 20km (10miles), 3 people were killed and hundreds were injured. A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Luzon, Philippines on November 27 at a depth of 35km (22miles). Electricity and communications were disrupted at Baguio.[34] A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Martinique in November 29 at a depth of 156km (97miles). 6 people were killed and over 100 were injured.| Month: | December |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 2 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 2 |
| Largest: | 7.8 Mw New Zealand |
| Deadliest: | 6.6 Mw New Zealand 1 death 4.9 Mw Brazil1 death |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Minas Gerais, on December 9 at a depth of 10km (10miles). One person died and 6 others were injured. A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands, south of the Fiji Islands on December 9 at a depth of 152.5km (94.8miles).
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Samoa on December 13 at a depth of 17km (11miles). A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Valparaiso, Chile on December 15 at a depth of . Four people were injured at Viña del Mar and several buildings damaged in Valparaíso.[35] A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Antofagasta, Chile on December 16 at a depth of 45km (28miles). Power and communications were disrupted throughout the epicentral area from Antofagasta to Iquique.[36] A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Gisborne, New Zealand on December 20 at a depth of 20km (10miles). One person died of a heart attack and 11 others were injured.[37] A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Ankara, Turkey on December 20 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). A minaret and other buildings collapsed at Yeniyapan and a mosque and animal shelters were damaged at Abazlar. Mud brick houses and masonry structures were damaged at Sirapinar. Shelters collapsed at Suyuguzel and killed about 100 animals. Slight damage occurred in Ankara.[38] A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Ankara, Turkey on December 26 at a depth of 8.3km (05.2miles). 2,214 buildings were damaged in Ankara.[39]ASC :: 7 November 2007, M5.1 Roninpara Earthquake (Chittagong Hill Tracts), Bangladesh
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