Lists of 20th-century earthquakes

Lists of 20th-century earthquakes

Lists of 20th-century earthquakes


This list of 20th-century earthquakes is a list of earthquakes of magnitude 6 and above that occurred in the 20th century. Some smaller events which nevertheless had a significant impact are also included. After 1900 most earthquakes have some degree of instrumental records and this means that the locations and magnitudes are more reliable than for earlier events.

20th-century earthquakes – M 7.0 or greater (map data)

Earthquakes of magnitude 8.0 and greater from 1900 to 2018. The apparent 3D volumes of the bubbles are linearly proportional to their respective fatalities.[1]

List of deadliest earthquakes

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List of largest earthquakes by magnitude

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  • Note: At least 8.5+ magnitude

List of deadliest earthquakes by year

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1901–1910

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1911–1920

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1921–1930

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1931–1940

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1941–1950

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1951–1960

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1961–1970

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1971–1980

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1981–1990

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1991–2000

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Key to magnitudes
ML = Local magnitude (Richter)
MS = Surface-wave magnitude
Mw = Moment magnitude

See also


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