List of earthquakes in 1977 explained
Year: | 1977 |
Location Map: | Earth |
Largest: | Indonesia, south of Sumbawa (Magnitude 8.3) August 19 |
Deadliest: | Romania, Vrancea County (Magnitude 7.5) March 4 1,641 deaths |
Fatalities: | 3,107 |
9.0+: | 0 |
8.0–8.9: | 1 |
7.0–7.9: | 10 |
6.0–6.9: | 75 |
5.0–5.9: | 1,693 |
4.0–4.9: | 2,395 |
This is a list of earthquakes in 1977. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in damage and/or casualties, or are notable for some other reason. Events in remote areas will not be listed but included in statistics and maps. Countries are entered on the lists in order of their status in this particular year. 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. Not a particularly busy year as far as the number of magnitude 7.0+ events with 11 being recorded. The largest event struck Indonesia in August and measured magnitude 8.3. The Solomon Islands were affected by a series of magnitude 7.5 events in April. Several events caused significant numbers of fatalities especially in Iran which had 3 earthquakes throughout the year with a combined death toll of around 1,120 people. The deadliest earthquake occurred in Romania in March and was the worst in the country's history. 1,641 people were killed in this event.
By death toll
Listed are earthquakes with at least 10 dead.
By magnitude
Listed are earthquakes with at least 7.0 magnitude.
By month
January
Month: | January |
8.0–8.9: | 0 |
7.0–7.9: | 0 |
6.0–6.9: | 7 |
5.0–5.9: | 131 |
4.0–4.9: | 184 |
Largest: | 6.6 Mw Papua New Guinea |
Fatalities: | 0 |
February
Month: | February |
8.0–8.9: | 0 |
7.0–7.9: | 0 |
6.0–6.9: | 7 |
5.0–5.9: | 96 |
4.0–4.9: | 152 |
Largest: | 6.7 Mw United States |
Fatalities: | 0 |
Date! rowspan="2" style="width: 280px"Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
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Dead | Injured |
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[17] | | 6.0 | 549.0 | | | | |
[18] | | 6.7 | 33.0 | | | | | |
March
Month: | March |
8.0–8.9: | 0 |
7.0–7.9: | 2 |
6.0–6.9: | 7 |
5.0–5.9: | 132 |
4.0–4.9: | 229 |
Largest: | 7.5 Mw Romania |
Deadliest: | 7.5 Mw Romania 1,641 deaths |
Fatalities: | 1,839 |
Date! rowspan="2" style="width: 280px"Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
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Dead | Injured |
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[19] [20] | | 6.1 | 52.0 | | | | |
[21] [22] [23] | | 7.5 | 94.0 | | Deadliest event of 1977. The 1977 Vrancea earthquake caused major destruction despite being fairly deep. 1,641 people were killed and 10,500 were injured. This was the deadliest earthquake in Romanian history. Bucharest suffered major property damage with costs reaching $2 billion (1977 rate). | 1,641 | 10,500 |
[24] [25] [26] | | 6.0 | 22.0 | | Some damage was caused. | | |
[27] [28] [29] | | 7.0 | 37.0 | | 1 person was killed and another 9 were injured. 14 homes were destroyed and 22 more were damaged. Costs were $100,000 (1977 rate). | 1 | 9 |
[30] [31] [32] | | 6.9 | 29.0 | | During the 1977 Khurgu earthquake, 167 people were killed and another 556 were injured. Major damage was reported. | 167 | 556 |
[33] [34] | | 6.3 | 33.0 | | | | |
[35] | | 6.0 | 2.0 | | Aftershock of previous event. | | |
[36] [37] [38] | | 5.2 | 21.0 | | 30 people were killed and major damage was caused. | 30 | |
[39] [40] | | 6.0 | 38.0 | | | | | |
April
Month: | April |
8.0–8.9: | 0 |
7.0–7.9: | 4 |
6.0–6.9: | 7 |
5.0–5.9: | 156 |
4.0–4.9: | 234 |
Deadliest: | 5.9 Mw 366 deaths |
Fatalities: | 418 |
Date! rowspan="2" style="width: 280px"Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
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Dead | Injured |
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[41] [42] | | 6.2 | 29.0 | | Aftershock of March 21 event. | | |
[43] [44] [45] | | 7.6 | 33.0 | | Some damage was reported. | | |
[46] [47] [48] | | 5.9 | 41.0 | | The 1977 Naghan earthquake killed at least 366 people and left a further 200 injured. Some damage was caused. | 366 | 200 |
[49] [50] [51] | | 6.7 | 33.0 | | Beginning of a series of large and destructive earthquakes in a period of several hours. 12 people died and a further 22 were missing in the first event. Major damage was caused. A mild tsunami was observed. | 34 | |
[52] [53] [54] | | 7.5 | 19.0 | IX[55] | Some damage was caused. | | |
[56] [57] [58] | | 7.5 | 33.0 | | Suspected injuries and damage were reported. | | 1+ |
[59] [60] | | 6.1 | 33.0 | | | | |
[61] [62] [63] | | 7.5 | 33.0 | | Final of the mainshocks in the series. A further 18 people were killed and 1 person was injured. Major damage was caused. | 18 | 1 |
[64] [65] | | 6.0 | 33.0 | | Aftershock. | | |
[66] [67] | | 6.0 | 51.0 | | Aftershock. | | | |
May
Month: | May |
8.0–8.9: | 0 |
7.0–7.9: | 0 |
6.0–6.9: | 1 |
5.0–5.9: | 128 |
4.0–4.9: | 211 |
Largest: | 6.0 Mw United States |
Deadliest: | 5.4 Mw 3 deaths |
Fatalities: | 3 |
Date! rowspan="2" style="width: 280px"Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
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Dead | Injured |
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[68] [69] [70] | | 5.4 | 37.0 | | 3 people were killed and 9 were injured. Heavy damage was reported. | 3 | 9 |
[71] [72] | | 6.0 | 33.0 | | | | | |
June
Month: | June |
8.0–8.9: | 0 |
7.0–7.9: | 0 |
6.0–6.9: | 4 |
5.0–5.9: | 115 |
4.0–4.9: | 224 |
Largest: | 6.8 Mw Tonga |
Deadliest: | 6.8 Mw Tonga 1 death |
Fatalities: | 1 |
Date! rowspan="2" style="width: 280px"Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
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Dead | Injured |
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[73] [74] [75] | | 6.8 | 65.0 | | 1 person was killed and 5 were injured in the 1977 Tonga earthquake. $1.2 million (1977 rate) of property damage was caused. | 1 | 5 | |
July
Date! rowspan="2" style="width: 280px"Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
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Dead | Injured |
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[76] [77] | | 4.6 | 6.0 | | Some damage was caused. | | |
[78] [79] | | 6.9 | 33.0 | | | | |
[80] [81] | | 7.2 | 33.0 | | | | | |
August
Month: | August |
8.0–8.9: | 1 |
7.0–7.9: | 1 |
6.0–6.9: | 11 |
5.0–5.9: | 180 |
4.0–4.9: | 212 |
Largest: | 8.3 Mw Indonesia |
Deadliest: | 8.3 Mw Indonesia 189 deaths |
Fatalities: | 192 |
September
Month: | September |
8.0–8.9: | 0 |
7.0–7.9: | 0 |
6.0–6.9: | 9 |
5.0–5.9: | 141 |
4.0–4.9: | 192 |
Largest: | 6.6 Mw United States |
Fatalities: | 0 |
Date! rowspan="2" style="width: 280px"Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
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Dead | Injured |
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[95] [96] | | 6.5 | 33.0 | | | | |
[97] [98] | | 6.4 | 34.0 | | First of a series of large events in the area. | | |
[99] [100] | | 6.4 | 31.0 | | | | |
[101] [102] | | 6.6 | 8.0 | | | | |
[103] | | 6.0 | 33.0 | | | | |
[104] | | 6.0 | 33.0 | | | | | |
October
Month: | October |
8.0–8.9: | 0 |
7.0–7.9: | 1 |
6.0–6.9: | 4 |
5.0–5.9: | 184 |
4.0–4.9: | 208 |
Largest: | 7.2 Mw Tonga |
Fatalities: | 0 |
Date! rowspan="2" style="width: 280px"Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
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Dead | Injured |
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[105] [106] | Tonga, south of | 7.2 | 33.0 | | | | |
[107] | | 6.1 | 614.0 | | | | | |
November
Month: | November |
8.0–8.9: | 0 |
7.0–7.9: | 1 |
6.0–6.9: | 7 |
5.0–5.9: | 160 |
4.0–4.9: | 186 |
Largest: | 7.4 Mw Argentina |
Deadliest: | 7.4 Mw Argentina 70 deaths |
Fatalities: | 70 |
December
Month: | December |
8.0–8.9: | 0 |
7.0–7.9: | 0 |
6.0–6.9: | 6 |
5.0–5.9: | 154 |
4.0–4.9: | 179 |
Largest: | 6.8 Mw Japan |
Deadliest: | 5.8 Mw 584 deaths |
Fatalities: | 584 |
Notes and References
- Web site: M 6.3 - Xinjiang-Qinghai border region, China. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. January 1, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.3 - Xinjiang-Qinghai border region, China. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. January 1, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.3 - south of Sumbawa, Indonesia. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. January 2, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.3 - south of Sumbawa, Indonesia. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. January 2, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.6 - near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. January 6, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.6 - near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. January 6, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.3 - Antofagasta, Chile. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. January 17, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.3 - Antofagasta, Chile. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. January 17, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - Cook Strait, New Zealand. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. January 18, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - Cook Strait, New Zealand. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. January 18, 1977.
- Web site: M 5.2 - Bali region, Indonesia. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. January 26, 1977.
- Web site: M 5.2 - Bali region, Indonesia. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. January 26, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: INDONESIA: BALI: KAYUBIHI,BANJAR ANTUGAN JEHEM. National Geophysical Data Center. June 6, 2021. January 26, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.1 - Kyrgyzstan. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. January 31, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.1 - Kyrgyzstan. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. January 31, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: TAJIKISTAN. National Geophysical Data Center. June 6, 2021. January 31, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - Salta, Argentina. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. February 4, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.7 - Near Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. February 19, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.1 - Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. March 2, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.1 - Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. March 2, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.5 - Romania. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. March 4, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.5 - Romania. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. March 4, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: ROMANIA: BUCHAREST. National Geophysical Data Center. June 6, 2021. March 4, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - northern Sumatra, Indonesia. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. March 8, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - northern Sumatra, Indonesia. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. March 8, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: INDONESIA: SUMATERA,SINURAT,TALU. National Geophysical Data Center. June 6, 2021. March 8, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.0 - Luzon, Philippines. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. March 18, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.0 - Luzon, Philippines. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. March 18, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: PHILIPPINES: LUZON: MANILA. National Geophysical Data Center. June 6, 2021. March 18, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.9 - southern Iran. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. March 21, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.9 - southern Iran. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. March 21, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: IRAN: BANDAR ABBAS. National Geophysical Data Center. June 6, 2021. March 21, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.3 - Fiji region. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. March 23, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.3 - Fiji region. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. March 23, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.3 - Fiji region. United States Geological Survey. June 6, 2021. March 23, 1977.
- Web site: M 5.2 - eastern Turkey. United States Geological Survey. June 7, 2021. March 25, 1977.
- Web site: M 5.2 - eastern Turkey. United States Geological Survey. June 7, 2021. March 25, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: TURKEY. National Geophysical Data Center. June 7, 2021. March 25, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. United States Geological Survey. June 7, 2021. March 26, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. United States Geological Survey. June 7, 2021. March 26, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.2 - southern Iran. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 1, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.2 - southern Iran. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 1, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.6 - Samoa Islands region. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 2, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.6 - Samoa Islands region. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 2, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: SAMOA ISLANDS: APIA. National Geophysical Data Center. June 8, 2021. April 2, 1977.
- Web site: M 5.9 - western Iran. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 6, 1977.
- Web site: M 5.9 - western Iran. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 6, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: IRAN: NAGHAN,ARDAL,JAGHDAN,DASTGERD,KORDAN,SARMUR. National Geophysical Data Center. June 8, 2021. April 6, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.7 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 20, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.7 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 20, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: SOLOMON ISLANDS. National Geophysical Data Center. June 8, 2021. April 20, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.5 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 20, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.5 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 20, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: SOLOMON ISLANDS. National Geophysical Data Center. June 8, 2021. April 20, 1977.
- Web site: PAGER. 27 March 2023. 3 April 2023. USGS.
- Web site: M 7.5 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 20, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.5 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 20, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: SOLOMON ISLANDS. National Geophysical Data Center. June 8, 2021. April 20, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.1 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 21, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.1 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 21, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.5 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 21, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.5 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 21, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: SOLOMON ISLANDS. National Geophysical Data Center. June 8, 2021. April 21, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 21, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 21, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 22, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 8, 2021. April 22, 1977.
- Web site: M 5.4 - Turkey-Iran border region. United States Geological Survey. June 9, 2021. May 26, 1977.
- Web site: M 5.4 - Turkey-Iran border region. United States Geological Survey. June 9, 2021. May 26, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: IRAN: AZARBAIJAN. National Geophysical Data Center. June 9, 2021. May 26, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. United States Geological Survey. June 9, 2021. May 30, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. United States Geological Survey. June 9, 2021. May 30, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.8 - Tonga region. United States Geological Survey. June 9, 2021. June 22, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.8 - Tonga region. United States Geological Survey. June 9, 2021. June 22, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: TONGA TRENCH. National Geophysical Data Center. June 9, 2021. June 22, 1977.
- Web site: M 4.6 - Slovenia. United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2021. July 16, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: BALKANS NW: SLOVENIA: TRSTENIK,BELA,TENETISE. National Geophysical Data Center. June 10, 2021. July 16, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.9 - Luzon, Philippines. United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2021. July 21, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.9 - Luzon, Philippines. United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2021. July 21, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.2 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2021. July 29, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.2 - Solomon Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2021. July 29, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.1 - south of Sumbawa, Indonesia. United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2021. August 19, 1977.
- Web site: M 8.3 - south of Sumbawa, Indonesia. United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2021. August 19, 1977.
- Web site: M 8.3 - south of Sumbawa, Indonesia. United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2021. August 19, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: INDONESIA: SUNDA ISLANDS. National Geophysical Data Center. June 10, 2021. August 19, 1977.
- Web site: Tsunami Event: SUNDA ISLANDS. National Geophysical Data Center. June 10, 2021. August 19, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.1 - east of the South Sandwich Islands. United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2021. August 26, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.8 - East Timor region. United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2021. August 27, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.8 - East Timor region. United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2021. August 27, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.2 - Philippine Islands region. United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2021. August 29, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.2 - Philippine Islands region. United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2021. August 29, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.4 - northern Colombia. United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2021. August 31, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.4 - northern Colombia. United States Geological Survey. June 10, 2021. August 31, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: COLOMBIA: APARTADO, MEDELLIN. National Geophysical Data Center. June 10, 2021. August 31, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.5 - Vanuatu. United States Geological Survey. June 12, 2021. September 4, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.5 - Vanuatu. United States Geological Survey. June 12, 2021. September 4, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.4 - Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. United States Geological Survey. June 12, 2021. September 4, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.4 - Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. United States Geological Survey. June 12, 2021. September 4, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.4 - Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. United States Geological Survey. June 12, 2021. September 4, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.4 - Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. United States Geological Survey. June 12, 2021. September 4, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.6 - Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. United States Geological Survey. June 12, 2021. September 4, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.6 - Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. United States Geological Survey. June 12, 2021. September 4, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - Crete, Greece. United States Geological Survey. June 12, 2021. September 12, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - Tonga. United States Geological Survey. June 12, 2021. September 13, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.2 - south of Tonga. United States Geological Survey. June 13, 2021. October 10, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.2 - south of Tonga. United States Geological Survey. June 13, 2021. October 10, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.1 - Santiago Del Estero, Argentina. United States Geological Survey. June 13, 2021. October 22, 1977.
- Web site: M 5.2 - Bulgaria. United States Geological Survey. June 13, 2021. November 3, 1977.
- Web site: M 5.2 - Bulgaria. United States Geological Survey. June 13, 2021. November 3, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: ROMANIA: VELINGRAD. National Geophysical Data Center. June 13, 2021. November 3, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.7 - Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. United States Geological Survey. June 13, 2021. November 4, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.7 - Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. United States Geological Survey. June 13, 2021. November 4, 1977.
- Web site: M 4.9 - northern Iran. United States Geological Survey. June 13, 2021. November 9, 1977.
- Web site: M 4.9 - northern Iran. United States Geological Survey. June 13, 2021. November 9, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: IRAN: GORGAN. National Geophysical Data Center. June 13, 2021. November 9, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.5 - western Xizang. United States Geological Survey. June 13, 2021. November 18, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.5 - western Xizang. United States Geological Survey. June 13, 2021. November 18, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.4 - San Juan, Argentina. United States Geological Survey. June 13, 2021. November 23, 1977.
- Web site: M 7.4 - San Juan, Argentina. United States Geological Survey. June 13, 2021. November 23, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: ARGENTINA: SAN JUAN PROVINCE: MENDOZA. National Geophysical Data Center. June 13, 2021. November 23, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - La Rioja, Argentina. United States Geological Survey. June 14, 2021. November 23, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - La Rioja, Argentina. United States Geological Survey. June 14, 2021. November 23, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - San Juan, Argentina. United States Geological Survey. June 14, 2021. November 24, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.0 - San Juan, Argentina. United States Geological Survey. June 14, 2021. November 24, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.3 - San Juan, Argentina. United States Geological Survey. June 14, 2021. November 24, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.3 - San Juan, Argentina. United States Geological Survey. June 14, 2021. November 24, 1977.
- Web site: M 5.8 - central Iran. United States Geological Survey. June 14, 2021. December 19, 1977.
- Web site: M 5.8 - central Iran. United States Geological Survey. June 14, 2021. December 19, 1977.
- Web site: Significant Earthquake: IRAN: BAB-TANGOL. National Geophysical Data Center. June 14, 2021. December 19, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.6 - Red Sea. United States Geological Survey. June 14, 2021. December 28, 1977.
- Web site: M 6.6 - Red Sea. United States Geological Survey. June 14, 2021. December 28, 1977.