| Year: | 2016 |
| Location Map: | Earth |
| Largest: | 7.9 Mw,  Papua New Guinea |
| Deadliest: | 7.8 Mw,  Ecuador676 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 1,585 |
| 9.0+: | 0 |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 16 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 127 |
| 5.0–5.9: | 1,507 |
| 4.0–4.9: | 12,771 |
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 United States Geological Survey (USGS) ShakeMap data. Major events took place in Ecuador, Italy, Taiwan, Indonesia and New Zealand this year, while the strongest tremor was observed in Papua New Guinea. 2016 was also the first year since 2002 with no magnitude 8+ earthquakes.
| +Number of earthquakes worldwide for 2006–2016[1] | Magnitude | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0–9.9 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 7.0–7.9 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 16 | |
| 6.0–6.9 | 142 | 178 | 168 | 144 | 151 | 204 | 129 | 125 | 140 | 124 | 127 | |
| 5.0–5.9 | 1,712 | 2,074 | 1,768 | 1,896 | 1,963 | 2,271 | 1,412 | 1,402 | 1,475 | 1,413 | 1,507 | |
| 4.0–4.9 | 12,838 | 12,080 | 12,292 | 6,805 | 10,164 | 13,303 | 10,990 | 9,795 | 13,494 | 13,239 | 12,771 | |
| Total | 14,703 | 14,350 | 14,240 | 8,862 | 12,300 | 15,798 | 12,548 | 11,341 | 15,121 | 14,795 | 14,421 |
| Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | |||||||
| 8 | , Badakhshan Province | V (Moderate) |
| Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date | |
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 Northern Mariana Islands | |||||||
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| South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | |||||||
 New Caledonia | |||||||
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 Vanuatu | |||||||
| Month: | January |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 2 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 11 |
| 5.0–5.9: | 119 |
| 4.0–4.9: | 1,024 |
| Largest: | 7.2 Mw, |
| Deadliest: | 6.7 Mw,  India11 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 13 |
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck India 29km (18miles) west of Imphal in the state of Manipur on January 3 at a depth of 55km (34miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[4] 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.[5]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Indonesia 8km (05miles) east of the Talaud Islands, North Sulawesi on January 11 at a depth of 13km (08miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[7] A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan 74km (46miles) northwest of Rumoi on the island of Hokkaido on January 11 at a depth of 238.8km (148.4miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[8] A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 52km (32miles) southeast of Shizunai on the island of Hokkaido on January 14 at a depth of 46km (29miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[10] A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Indonesia 107km (66miles) west of Ambon, Maluku on January 16 at a depth of 4.1km (02.5miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[11] One person died, 19 were injured and about 120 houses were damaged in two villages on Ambelau island.[12]
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck China 91km (57miles) west southwest of Wuwei, Gansu province on January 20 at a depth of 9km (06miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[13] Nine people were injured and 600 houses were damaged.[14]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck offshore of Mexico 203km (126miles) southwest of La Cruz de Loreto, Jalisco state on January 21 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[15]
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the United States 47km (29miles) east southeast of Pedro Bay, Alaska on January 24 at a depth of 125.6km (78miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[16] Four homes were destroyed in Kenai after a gas leak.[17]
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Ethiopia 2km (01miles) north of Hawassa on January 24 at a depth of 10km (10miles).[18] About 100 students sustained minor injuries and there were power outages in Awasa.[19]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Morocco 49km (30miles) north northeast of Al Hoceima on January 25 at a depth of 12km (07miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[20] An 8-year-old child died,[21] fifteen were injured and some buildings were damaged; it also caused a blackout in the region. A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Papua New Guinea 151km (94miles) southeast of Kokopo, New Britain on January 26 at a depth of 26km (16miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[22]| Month: | February |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 0 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 10 |
| 5.0–5.9: | 93 |
| 4.0–4.9: | 982 |
| Largest: | 6.4 Mw, Taiwan |
| Deadliest: | 6.4 Mw, Taiwan 117 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 118 |
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand 125km (78miles) northwest of L'Esperance Rock on February 1 at a depth of 391km (243miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[25]
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Nepal 19km (12miles) north of Kathmandu on February 5 at a depth of 23.5km (14.6miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[26] 66 people were injured in Nepal during this earthquake, while one person died of a heart attack in Muzaffarpur, India. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck offshore of Papua New Guinea 88km (55miles) west southwest of Panguna on February 8 at a depth of 29km (18miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[30]
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Algeria 1km (01miles) south southeast of Bougara on February 10 at a depth of 11.1km (06.9miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[31] Several people were injured and some damage was caused to private houses and schools.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga 32km (20miles) west northwest of Haveluloto on February 15 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[32] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Indonesia 94km (58miles) west of Waingapu, East Nusa Tenggara on February 12 at a depth of 28km (17miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[33] A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck New Zealand 12km (07miles) east northeast of Christchurch on February 14 at a depth of 7.6km (04.7miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[34] Minor damage was reported and parts of the region suffered from liquefaction. A part of Godley Head collapsed and other cliffs collapsed as well.[35] A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga 32km (20miles) west northwest of Haveluloto on February 15 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[32]
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Greece 14km (09miles) east of Krestena on February 15 at a depth of 28.6km (17.8miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[36] Dozens of buildings were damaged in Krestena mostly in the form of cracks on walls. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Indonesia 151km (94miles) southeast of Tobelo on February 17 at a depth of 9km (06miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[38]
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Peru 10km (10miles) south southwest of Maca on February 20 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[39] Three people were injured, 24 houses were destroyed and 104 others were damaged. A road was also blocked by a landslide. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Nepal 40km (30miles) northeast of Bharatpur on February 21 at a depth of 16.7km (10.4miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[40] One person was injured while fleeing his home due to panic.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Chile 105km (65miles) west southwest of Coquimbo on February 22 at a depth of 12km (07miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[41] This was an aftershock of the 6.3 quake. A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Indonesia 30km (20miles) north of Ternate on February 23 at a depth of 13.7km (08.5miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[42] A total of 113 buildings were damaged, some of them severely. A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore of Indonesia 659km (409miles) southwest of Muara Siberut, Mentawai Islands on March 2 at a depth of 24km (15miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[44] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of the United States 72km (45miles) south southeast of Atka, Alaska on March 12 at a depth of 19km (12miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[45] A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of the United States 75km (47miles) south of Atka, Alaska on March 19 at a depth of 17km (11miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[46] This was an aftershock of the 6.3 quake.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Antigua and Barbuda 126km (78miles) east northeast of Codrington on March 19 at a depth of 26km (16miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[47]| Month: | April |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 3 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 20 |
| 5.0–5.9: | 136 |
| 4.0–4.9: | 1,276 |
| Largest: | 7.8 Mw Ecuador |
| Deadliest: | 7.8 Mw Ecuador 676 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 970 |
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 119km (74miles) northeast of Angoram, East Sepik on April 1 at a depth of 6km (04miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[49] A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the United States 42km (26miles) east of Port Heiden, Alaska on April 2 at a depth of 11.4km (07.1miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[50] A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Vanuatu 82km (51miles) north northwest of Port-Olry on April 3 at a depth of 26km (16miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[51] A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Vanuatu 102km (63miles) west southwest of Sola on April 6 at a depth of 24km (15miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[52] This was an aftershock of the 6.9 quake. A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Indonesia 111km (69miles) south of Banjar, West Java on April 6 at a depth of 29km (18miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[53] A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Vanuatu 104km (65miles) west of Sola on April 7 at a depth of 27.6km (17.1miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[54] This was an aftershock of the 6.9 quake. A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck Nepal 4km (02miles) south southwest of Patan on April 9 at a depth of 10.2km (06.3miles).[55] At least three people were injured.[56]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Afghanistan 42km (26miles) west southwest of Ashkasham, Badakhshan Province on April 10 at a depth of 212km (132miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[57] Ten people were killed and 46 injured in Pakistan.[58]
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Myanmar 76km (47miles) southeast of Mawlaik on April 13 at a depth of 136km (85miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[59] 2 people were killed and 70 injured in Assam, India.[60] 50 people were hurt in Chittagong, Bangladesh.[61]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Philippines 15km (09miles) northwest of Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte on April 13 at a depth of 17km (11miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[62] Three people were injured when a wall fell on them and five homes collapsed. A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan 2km (01miles) south southeast of Kumamoto City on April 14 at a depth of 9km (06miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[63] Nine people were killed, while more than 800 others were injured.[64] [65] At least 20 homes and a wall of the Kumamoto Castle collapsed, while more than 24,000 people were forced to spend several nights in shelters.[66] [67] This was a foreshock of the 7.0 quake. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Japan 5km (03miles) east northeast of Uto, Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14 at a depth of 8km (05miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[68] This was a foreshock of the 7.0 quake. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Vanuatu 89km (55miles) northwest of Port-Olry on April 14 at a depth of 16km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[69] This was an aftershock of the 6.9 quake.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Guatemala 110km (70miles) south southwest of Champerico, Retalhuleu department on April 15 at a depth of 22.4km (13.9miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[70] A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Japan 6km (04miles) east southeast of Kumamoto City on April 15 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent).[71] A total of 273 people were killed and more than 1,000 others were injured, many of which were indirect.[72] 8,700 buildings were damaged and a bridge collapsed in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture.[73] [74] A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Ecuador 27km (17miles) south southeast of Muisne in Esmeraldas province on April 16 at a depth of 20.6km (12.8miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[75] 668 people were killed, 8 missing and over 6,200 injured. 7,000 buildings were destroyed or damaged.[76] A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 108km (67miles) north of Visokoi Island on April 19 at a depth of 14km (09miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[77] A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Ecuador 21km (13miles) west of Muisne in Esmeraldas province on April 20 at a depth of 14km (09miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[78] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Ecuador 10km (10miles) north of Muisne in Esmeraldas province on April 20 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[79] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Ecuador 34km (21miles) north northwest of Bahia de Caraquez in Manabi province on April 22 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[80] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Mexico 83km (52miles) west southwest of Puerto Madero, Chiapas on April 25 at a depth of 16km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[81] A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Mexico 75km (47miles) west southwest of Puerto Madero, Chiapas on April 27 at a depth of 16km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[82]
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck France 6km (04miles) west southwest of Châtelaillon-Plage on April 28 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[83] The quake caused slight damage in La Rochelle.[83] A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Vanuatu 3km (02miles) northwest of Norsup on April 28 at a depth of 24km (15miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[84] Items were knocked off shelves and power was cut in Luganville.[85] A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck 602km (374miles) east of the French Pacific minor territory of Clipperton Island on April 29 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[86]| Month: | May |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 1 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 6 |
| 5.0–5.9: | 87 |
| 4.0–4.9: | 1,084 |
| Largest: | 7.2 Mw South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands |
| Deadliest: | 4.9 Mw  Yemen4 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 5 |
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck China 227km (141miles) west northwest of Qamdo, Tibet Autonomous Region on May 11 at a depth of 8km (05miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[87] Sixty people were reported injured, six seriously; with collapsed houses and bridges and roads damaged due to landslides.[88] A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Mexico 3km (02miles) southeast of Nextipac, Jalisco on May 11 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[89] One person was injured and minor damage to buildings occurred in Guadalajara and Zapotlan.[89] A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Ecuador 32km (20miles) southeast of Muisne in Esmeraldas province on May 18 at a depth of 16km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[90] Power cuts were reported near the epicenter.[91] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake in April. A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Ecuador 24km (15miles) northwest of Rosa Zarate (also called Quinindé) in Esmeraldas province on May 18 at a depth of 29.9km (18.6miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[92] One person was killed in Tosagua.[93] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake in April.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Australia 116km (72miles) west southwest of Yulara in the Northern Territory on May 20 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[94] A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Yemen 28km (17miles) west northwest of Al Bayda on May 24 at a depth of 10km (10miles).[95] Four people were killed and seven houses were destroyed. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Fiji 18km (11miles) south southeast of Ndoi Island on May 27 at a depth of 567.5km (352.6miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[96] This was an foreshock of the 6.9 quake. A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck offshore of Fiji 155km (96miles) south southeast of Ndoi Island on May 28 at a depth of 405.7km (252.1miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[97] A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck offshore of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 53km (33miles) north northeast of Visokoi Island on May 28 at a depth of 78km (48miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[98] A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Algeria 16km (10miles) south southwest of Lakhdaria, Bouïra Province on May 29 at a depth of 11.4km (07.1miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[99] Some houses and buildings collapsed in the region, and 28 people were injured, three of them seriously.[100]| Month: | June |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 0 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 15 |
| 5.0–5.9: | 111 |
| 4.0–4.9: | 1,149 |
| Largest: | 6.6 Mw Indonesia |
| Deadliest: | 6.6 Mw Indonesia 1 death |
| Fatalities: | 1 |
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Indonesia 80km (50miles) west of Sungai Penuh, Jambi on June 1 at a depth of 50km (30miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[102] One person died of a heart attack during this earthquake, 18 were injured and more than 2,000 houses suffered damage.[103] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Indonesia 133km (83miles) southwest of Leksula, Maluku on June 5 at a depth of 429.6km (266.9miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[104] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand 84km (52miles) south of Raoul Island on June 6 at a depth of 43.8km (27.2miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[105] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Mexico 106km (66miles) south southwest of Barra de Navidad, Jalisco state on June 7 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[106] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Indonesia 125km (78miles) west northwest of Kota Ternate, North Maluku on June 7 at a depth of 31km (19miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[107] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Indonesia 279km (173miles) south of Lembar, West Nusa Tenggara on June 9 at a depth of 19km (12miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[108]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Nicaragua 23km (14miles) east of Puerto Morazan, Chinandega on June 10 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[109] Some houses suffered damage in Chinandega, but no injuries were reported.[110] A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands 18km (11miles) west northwest of Auki on June 10 at a depth of 30.4km (18.9miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[111] A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Vanuatu 98km (61miles) north northwest of Isangel on June 14 at a depth of 111km (69miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[112] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Vanuatu 84km (52miles) south southwest of Isangel on June 19 at a depth of 13km (08miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[113] A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Vanuatu 91km (57miles) southwest of Isangel on June 20 at a depth of 15km (09miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[114] This was an aftershock of the 6.3 quake. A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 91km (57miles) north northwest of Rabaul, New Britain on June 21 at a depth of 354km (220miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[116] A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Indonesia 104km (65miles) west southwest of Manismata, West Kalimantan on June 21 at a depth of 15.3km (09.5miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate). Several houses were damaged in Kendawangan.[117] [118]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Kyrgyzstan 92km (57miles) east of Kyzyl-Eshme on June 26 at a depth of 13km (08miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[119] A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Vanuatu 7km (04miles) northeast of Lakatoro on June 30 at a depth of 27km (17miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[120]| Month: | July |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 1 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 6 |
| 5.0–5.9: | 119 |
| 4.0–4.9: | 1,044 |
| Deadliest: | 6.3 Mw Ecuador 2 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 3 |
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Tajikistan 22km (14miles) southeast of Rasht on July 1 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[121] Dozens of homes collapsed in Rasht.[121] A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck West Sumatra, Indonesia 48km (30miles) northwest of Bukittinggi on July 10 at a depth of 8.1km (05miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[122] One person died when a boulder fell on him. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga 115km (71miles) north northeast of Hihifo on July 10 at a depth of 8km (05miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[123] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Ecuador 33km (21miles) north northwest of Rosa Zarate (also called Quinindé) in Esmeraldas province on July 11 at a depth of 21km (13miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[124] Two people died during this earthquake.[125] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand 199km (124miles) northeast of Raoul Island on July 13 at a depth of 12km (07miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[126] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Vanuatu 71km (44miles) north northwest of Isangel on July 20 at a depth of 167km (104miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[127] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Chile 54km (34miles) west northwest of the city of Diego de Almagro on July 25 at a depth of 72km (45miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[128] A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 133km (83miles) southeast of Lorengau, Manus on July 25 at a depth of 14km (09miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[129] A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck offshore of the United States trust territory of the Northern Mariana Islands 29km (18miles) southwest of Agrihan on July 29 at a depth of 196km (122miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[130] A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck China 31km (19miles) south of Babu on July 31 at a depth of 24.5km (15.2miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[131] Around 200 homes were damaged in Guangxi.[131] A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Indonesia 43km (27miles) east northeast of Pototano, West Nusa Tenggara on July 31 at a depth of 21km (13miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[132] A total of 147 buildings were damaged by the quake, 31 of them severely.| Month: | August |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 3 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 10 |
| 5.0–5.9: | 140 |
| 4.0–4.9: | 1,236 |
| Largest: | 7.4 Mw South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands |
| Deadliest: | 6.2 Mw  Italy299 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 310 |
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Azerbaijan 11km (07miles) northwest of Imishli on August 1 at a depth of 16km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[133] One man died of a heart attack in Parsabad, in the far northwest of Iran.[134]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Argentina 49km (30miles) west southwest of La Quiaca, Jujuy on August 4 at a depth of 270km (170miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[135] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 71km (44miles) east northeast of Iwo Jima on August 4 at a depth of 510km (320miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[136]
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Ukraine 5km (03miles) southeast of Mariupol, Donetsk on August 7 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[137] Some damage occurred in Mariupol, like cracks on walls and plaster. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Ecuador 22km (14miles) northeast of Sangolquí, Pichincha on August 9 at a depth of 9.1km (05.7miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[138] Two people were injured, some buildings were damaged and landslides occurred in the Quito-Pichincha area.[138] A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck China 68km (42miles) north of Fuling, Chongqing on August 11 at a depth of 15km (09miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[139] Two people were injured and various buildings were damaged, some of them severely. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck offshore of the French Pacific special collectivity of New Caledonia 110km (70miles) east of Île Hunter on August 12 at a depth of 16.4km (10.2miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[140] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga 225km (140miles) southeast of the Minerva Reefs on August 12 at a depth of 112.8km (70.1miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[141] A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Peru 11km (07miles) southwest of Tapay, Arequipa Province on August 15 at a depth of 20km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[142] The quake caused nine deaths, including an American tourist, and injured at least 68 people, destroyed 383 houses, and damaged 1,074 others.[143] [144] A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Australia 37km (23miles) north northwest of the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland on August 18 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[145] The quake, the highest magnitude to affect Queensland in 20 years, caused minor damage and briefly caused the evacuation of some airports.[146] A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck offshore of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 240km (150miles) east southeast of South Georgia on August 19 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[148] A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 170km (110miles) east northeast of Miyako, Iwate Prefecture on August 20 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[149] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 240km (150miles) east southeast of South Georgia on August 21 at a depth of 12km (07miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of I (Not felt).[150] This was an aftershock of the 7.4 quake. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Indonesia 149km (93miles) north of Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara on August 23 at a depth of 533km (331miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[151] A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Italy 5km (03miles) west northwest of Accumoli on August 24 at a depth of 4.4km (02.7miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[152] 299 people of various nations were killed, 388 were injured, with heavy damage all around the epicenter, especially in Amatrice.[153] [154] A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Myanmar 26km (16miles) west of Chauk on August 24 at a depth of 82km (51miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[155] Four people died, 20 were injured, and various stupas in Bagan were damaged.[156]
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck Poland on August 25 at a depth of 1 km (0.62 mi). Four people were injured due to a mine collapse, one of whom died in the hospital.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck El Salvador 0km (00miles) north northwest of Candelaria de la Frontera on August 29 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[158] A total of 21 houses were damaged, 19 in San Lorenzo and two in Candelaria de la Frontera.[158] A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 90km (60miles) northeast of Rabaul, New Britain on August 31 at a depth of 476km (296miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[159]| Month: | September |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 1 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 12 |
| 5.0–5.9: | 164 |
| 4.0–4.9: | 1,268 |
| Deadliest: | 5.9 Mw Tanzania 23 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 32 |
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand 175km (109miles) northeast of Gisborne on September 1 at a depth of 19km (12miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[160] A tsunami warning was issued after this earthquake, and waves of 30cm (10inches) were reported near Gisborne.[161] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of New Zealand 179km (111miles) northeast of Ōpōtiki on September 1 at a depth of 13.7km (08.5miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[162] This was an aftershock of the 7.0 quake. A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the United States 14km (09miles) northwest of Pawnee, Oklahoma on September 3 at a depth of 5.6km (03.5miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[163] It is the strongest earthquake ever recorded within the state.[164] One person was injured,[165] and the earthquake caused moderate damage, especially in Pawnee where buildings were damaged.[166] A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Ecuador 23km (14miles) east northeast of Quito on September 5 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[167] Six people were injured in nearby Quito during this earthquake, and some damage was caused.[168]
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Pakistan 9km (06miles) northeast of Batgram on September 5 at a depth of 25.9km (16.1miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[169] Fifty-seven people were injured in a panicked evacuation of a school. Of those 57, three are reported to be in critical condition.[170] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Australia 21km (13miles) southwest of Macquarie Island on September 8 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[172] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Peru 51km (32miles) north of Moyobamba, Moyobamba Province on September 10 at a depth of 121km (75miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[173]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Colombia 32km (20miles) east northeast of Mutatá, Antioquia on September 14 at a depth of 18km (11miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[182] A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands 72km (45miles) northwest of Malango on September 14 at a depth of 14km (09miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[183] A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Indonesia 52km (32miles) north northwest of Jayapura, Papua on September 17 at a depth of 9km (06miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[184] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 360km (220miles) southeast of Hachijō-jima, Izu Islands on September 20 at a depth of 9km (06miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[185] A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Pakistan 12km (07miles) north of Sann on September 22 at a depth of 10km (10miles).[186] The shock killed one person and left nine others injured in Hyderabad.[187] A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 142km (88miles) east southeast of Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture on September 23 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[188]
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Burundi 24km (15miles) southeast of Cyangugu, Rwanda, on September 23 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[189] The quake killed 6 people and injured 5 others in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo.[190] In Rwanda, this earthquake also killed one person, and injured more than 20 when various houses collapsed in Rusizi district.[191]
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Romania 7km (04miles) west northwest of Nereju on September 23 at a depth of 92km (57miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[192] Two people were injured.[193] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Philippines 36km (22miles) southeast of Tamisan, Davao Oriental, on September 24 at a depth of 65km (40miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[194] A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga 118km (73miles) west northwest of Neiafu on September 24 at a depth of 202km (126miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[195] A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Fiji 107km (66miles) north northeast of Ndoi Island on September 24 at a depth of 596.4km (370.6miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[196] A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Nicaragua 20km (10miles) north northeast of Nagarote, León department on September 28 at a depth of 7.6km (04.7miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[197] One person died of a heart attack during this earthquake, five others were injured and some houses collapsed in La Paz Centro.[198]| Month: | October |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 0 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 8 |
| 5.0–5.9: | 98 |
| 4.0–4.9: | 944 |
| Deadliest: | 5.4 Mw Pakistan 2 deaths 6.6 Mw Italy2 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 7 |
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Pakistan 62km (39miles) north northeast of Muzaffarabad on October 1 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[199] Two people died and thirty others were injured.[200] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 143km (89miles) north of Kimbe, West New Britain on October 15 at a depth of 442km (275miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[201] A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Greece 7km (04miles) west southwest of Asprangeloi, Epirus on October 15 at a depth of 22km (14miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[202] The quake damaged some buildings in villages near Ioannina.[203] A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Peru 28km (17miles) southwest of Pimentel, Lambayeque Region on October 16 at a depth of 40.7km (25.3miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[204] One person died in Lambayeque when a floor lamp fell on her.[205] A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 77km (48miles) west northwest of Kandrian, West New Britain on October 17 at a depth of 42km (26miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[206] A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck China 135km (84miles) northeast of Dartang, Tibet Autonomous Region on October 17 at a depth of 35km (22miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[207] One person died during this earthquake.[208] A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Indonesia 161km (100miles) north northeast of Pamanukan, West Java on October 19 at a depth of 614km (382miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of III (Weak).[209] A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan 6km (04miles) south of Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture on October 21 at a depth of 5.6km (03.5miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[211] At least 20 people were injured and some damage was caused.[212]
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Rwanda 18km (11miles) southeast of Cyangugu on October 24 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[213] In the country's Western Province, at least three houses were destroyed and several others suffered damage. In the city of Bukavu, in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo, two buildings were destroyed and others were damaged. A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore of Tonga 127km (79miles) west northwest of Hihifo on October 26 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[214] A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Italy 2km (01miles) south southeast of Preci on October 26 at a depth of 6km (04miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[215] Several buildings collapsed. Two people were injured.[216] This was a foreshock of the 6.6 quake. A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Italy 2km (01miles) north northwest of Visso on October 26 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[217] One person died of a heart attack during this earthquake[218] and 8 others were injured when various houses collapsed in the region of Marche.[219] This was a foreshock of the 6.6 quake. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Chile 88km (55miles) west southwest of San Antonio on October 27 at a depth of 12.6km (07.8miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[220] A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck offshore of Peru 13km (08miles) west northwest of Urb. Santo Domingo on October 28 at a depth of 67.4km (41.9miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[221] One person was injured and 15 houses were damaged by a rockslide in San Juan de Lurigancho.[221] A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Italy 5km (03miles) east southeast of Preci on October 30 at a depth of 8km (05miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[222] The villages of Arquata del Tronto,[223] Visso, Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Ussita, as well as the Basilica of Saint Benedict in Norcia, were destroyed.[224] Two people died of heart attacks during this earthquake[225] and 20 others were injured.[226] A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Colombia 34km (21miles) east northeast of the town of Colombia on October 31 at a depth of 33km (21miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[227] The widespread damage caused by the earthquake led to a declaration of public disaster by the Colombian government in northern Huila.[228] [229]| Month: | November |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 1 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 12 |
| 5.0–5.9: | 159 |
| 4.0–4.9: | 1,267 |
| Deadliest: | 4.4 Mw Poland 8 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 13 |
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 99km (62miles) west of Kandrian, West New Britain on November 1 at a depth of 52km (32miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[230] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Chile 21km (13miles) southeast of Curicó on November 4 at a depth of 90km (60miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[231] A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the United States 3km (02miles) west of Cushing, Oklahoma on November 7 at a depth of 4.4km (02.7miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[232] Multiple buildings were damaged and minor injuries were reported.[233] A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of Chile 42km (26miles) west northwest of Talcahuano on November 8 at a depth of 20km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[234] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Japan 24km (15miles) east northeast of Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture on November 11 at a depth of 42.4km (26.3miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[235] A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand 53km (33miles) north northeast of Amberley on November 13 at a depth of 15.1km (09.4miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent).[236] Ruptures occurred on multiple fault lines in a complex sequence that lasted for about two minutes[237] with the largest amount of energy released far to the north of the epicentre.[238] Two people were killed, and widespread damage was reported across parts of the South Island.[239] A tsunami was also observed, reaching 2.5m (08.2feet) at Kaikōura.[240] A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck New Zealand 92km (57miles) south southwest of Blenheim on November 13 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[241] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake. A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck New Zealand 78km (48miles) south southwest of Blenheim on November 13 at a depth of 14km (09miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[242] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake. A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck New Zealand 90km (60miles) south southwest of Blenheim on November 13 at a depth of 2.1km (01.3miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[243] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake. A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck New Zealand 74km (46miles) northeast of Amberley on November 14 at a depth of 9km (06miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[244] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Argentina 7km (04miles) north northwest of Pocito on November 20 at a depth of 108km (67miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[245] The quake, the strongest to affect the region in recent years, damaged various houses in San Juan province.[246] A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck offshore of Japan 35km (22miles) east southeast of Namie, Fukushima Prefecture on November 22 at a depth of 9km (06miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[247] 14 people were injured and more than 1,900 homes briefly lost electricity.[248] A 60cm (20inches) tsunami wave was reported in the port of Onahama of Iwaki, Fukushima; a 90cm (40inches) wave hit Soma, Fukushima; and another wave 1m (03feet) in height struck the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant site after the 6.9 shock.[249] Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said that the spent fuel cooling system of the third reactor at the neighboring Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Plant had stopped as a result of the earthquake; TEPCO later reported the restart of the spent fuel cooling system after only 100 minutes of stoppage.[249] [250] [251] [252] A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck offshore of El Salvador 156km (97miles) south southwest of Puerto El Triunfo on November 24 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[253] One person died of a heart attack due to shock and fear after hearing a tsunami warning alert.[254] A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China 122km (76miles) north of Murghob, Tajikistan on November 25 at a depth of 17km (11miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[255] One person died when various houses near the epicenter collapsed, and livestock were killed.[256] [257] A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Nepal 17km (11miles) west of Namche Bazar on November 27 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[258] This quake triggered an avalanche that killed one person and left another injured.[259] A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Poland 1km (01miles) north northwest of Grębocice on November 29 at a depth of 5km (03miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[260] This earthquake caused a mine collapse in Rudna, near the epicenter. Eight miners were killed and five others injured.[261]| Month: | December |
| 8.0–8.9: | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9: | 3 |
| 6.0–6.9: | 17 |
| 5.0–5.9: | 200 |
| 4.0–4.9: | 754 |
| Deadliest: | 6.5 Mw Indonesia 104 deaths |
| Fatalities: | 110 |
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Costa Rica 9km (06miles) northeast of Cartago on December 1 at a depth of 1.3km (00.8miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[262] The earthquake caused landslides and damaged some homes, forcing at least 5 families to move to a community centre.[263] A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Peru 22km (14miles) southwest of Vilavila, Puno Region on December 1 at a depth of 12km (07miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[264] At least 40 houses in Lampa Province were damaged, with some suffering total collapse. One person died and 17 others were injured.[265] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Indonesia 193km (120miles) northeast of Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara on December 5 at a depth of 526km (327miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[266] A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Indonesia 14km (09miles) west northwest of Meureudu, Aceh on December 6 at a depth of 13km (08miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[267] About 245 buildings collapsed as a result of the quake. 104 people were killed and over 900 were injured,[268] of which 136 suffered serious injuries.[269] A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck China 58km (36miles) south southeast of Shihezi in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region on December 8 at a depth of 17.6km (10.9miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[270] Two people were injured, and 25 houses suffered damage in Ürümqi region.[271] A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck offshore of the United States 164km (102miles) west of Ferndale, California on December 8 at a depth of 8.4km (05.2miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[272] A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands 69km (43miles) west southwest of Kirakira on December 8 at a depth of 40km (30miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[273] Tsunami waves up to 5cm (02inches) were measured in New Caledonia and Vanuatu.[274] More than 200 buildings in the southern part of Malaita were damaged and buildings collapsed in Makira; more than 7,000 people were affected by the quake. An eleven-year-old girl died when a building collapsed.[275] [276] [277] A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands 79km (49miles) west southwest of Kirakira on December 8 at a depth of 12.3km (07.6miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[278] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake.
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Croatia 0km (00miles) south of Okrug Gornji, Split-Dalmatia county on December 9 at a depth of 22.5km (14miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[279] The quake caused minor damage in the form of cracked walls and broken windows.[280] A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck offshore of the Solomon Islands 92km (57miles) west southwest of Kirakira on December 9 at a depth of 19.7km (12.2miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[281] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 133km (83miles) west northwest of Panguna, Bougainville on December 10 at a depth of 142.6km (88.6miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[282] A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore of the United States trust territory of the Northern Mariana Islands 97km (60miles) north northwest of Farallon de Pajaros on December 14 at a depth of 22.4km (13.9miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[283] A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 140km (90miles) east of Kokopo, East New Britain on December 17 at a depth of 94.5km (58.7miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[284] Although tsunami waves up to 8cm (03inches) were measured[285] and power was knocked out in some parts of the country, no reports of injuries or damage were reported.[286] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck offshore of Papua New Guinea 178km (111miles) west northwest of Panguna, Bougainville on December 17 at a depth of 8.4km (05.2miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[287] This was an aftershock of the 7.9 quake. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Peru's Ucayali Region 186km (116miles) northwest of Iñapari, Madre de Dios Region on December 18 at a depth of 612km (380miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of II (Weak).[289] A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Ecuador 11km (07miles) south southwest of Esmeraldas, Esmeraldas Province on December 19 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[290] This earthquake damaged houses, hotels, and caused some landslides in Atacames. Three people died and 47 others were injured.[291] A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands 81km (50miles) west northwest of Kirakira on December 20 at a depth of 20km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[292] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands 114km (71miles) west northwest of Kirakira on December 20 at a depth of 10km (10miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[293] This was an aftershock of the 7.8 quake. A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck offshore of Indonesia 151km (94miles) east northeast of Lospalos, East Timor on December 21 at a depth of 152km (94miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[294] A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea 175km (109miles) southeast of Kokopo, East New Britain on December 10 at a depth of 35km (22miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[295] A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Chile's Chiloé Island 41km (25miles) southwest of Quellón on December 25 at a depth of 38km (24miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[296] The quake ripped up a road near Lake Tarahuin. 4,000 people were evacuated in the Los Lagos area after a tsunami warning, but this alert was lifted one hour later.[297] [298] A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Romania 13km (08miles) west of Nereju Mic, Vrancea on December 27 at a depth of 97km (60miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[299] The quake caused minor damage to façades of some buildings, especially in Bucharest. A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Japan 13km (08miles) northeast of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture on December 28 at a depth of 7km (04miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[300] Two people were injured during this earthquake.[301] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Indonesia 58km (36miles) south southeast of Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara on December 29 at a depth of 79km (49miles). The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[302] One person died of a heart attack.