List of earthquakes in 2007

Earthquakes in 2007

Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 2007 4.0−5.9 magnitude 6.0−6.9 magnitude 7.0−7.9 magnitude 8.0+ magnitude
Strongest magnitude	Sumatra earthquake 8.4 Mw
Deadliest	Peru earthquake 8.0 Mw
Total fatalities	717
Number by magnitude
9.0+	0
8.0−8.9	4
7.0−7.9	15
6.0−6.9	178
5.0−5.9	2074
← 2006 2008 →

Earthquakes in 2007 resulted in 717 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 five 8.0+ earthquakes in 2007 which is the most ever recorded for a single year. Other significant earthquakes in 2007 struck Chile and Japan.

Compared to other years[]

Number of Earthquakes Worldwide for 1999–2009

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Magnitude Ranging Between	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015
8−9.9	0	1	1	0	1	2	1	2	5	1	1	1	1	2	2	1	1
7−7.9	18	14	15	13	14	14	10	9	13	12	16	21	19	15	17	11	18
6−6.9	118	145	121	126	140	141	140	142	178	168	144	151	204	129	125	144	124
5−5.9	1057	1335	1215	1171	1203	1515	1693	1712	2074	1768	1896	1963	2271	1412	1402	1577	1413
Total	1193	1495	1352	1310	1358	1672	1844	1865	2270	1948	2057	2136	2495	1558	1546	1733	1556

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[]

Rank	Death toll	Magnitude	Location	MMI	Depth (km)	Date
1	519	8.0	Peru, Pisco	VIII (Severe)	39.0	August 15
2	68	6.4	Indonesia, Sumatra	VIII (Severe)	10.0	March 6
3	52	8.1	Solomon Islands	VIII (Severe)	10.0	April 2
4	23	8.5	Indonesia, Sumatra	VIII (Severe)	10.0	September 12
5	12	5.2	Tajikistan	VI (Strong)	10.0	July 21
6	11	6.6	Japan, Niigata	IX (Violent)	10.0	July 16
7	10	6.2	Chile, Aysén	VII (Very strong)	25.0	April 21

• Note: At least 10 dead

By magnitude[]

Rank	Magnitude	Death toll	Location	MMI	Depth (km)	Date
1	8.5	23	Indonesia, Sumatra	VIII (Severe)	10.0	September 12
2	8.1	52	Solomon Islands	VII (Very strong)	10.0	April 1
2	8.1	0	Russia, Kuril Islands	VI (Strong)	5.6	January 13
4	8.0	519	Peru, Arequipa	VIII (Severe)	39.0	August 15
5	7.9	0	Indonesia, Mentawai Islands	VII (Very strong)	35.0	September 12
6	7.8	0	Fiji Islands	IV (Light)	152.0	December 9
7	7.7	2	Chile, Tarapacá	VIII (Severe)	40.0	November 14
8	7.5	0	Indonesia, Java	IV (Light)	280.0	August 8
8	7.5	0	Japan, Volcano Islands	VI (Strong)	20.0	September 28
8	7.5	4	Indonesia, Molucca Sea	VII (Very strong)	20.0	January 21
11	7.4	0	New Zealand, Auckland Islands	V (Moderate)	15.0	September 30
11	7.4	1	France, Martinique	VI (Strong)	10.0	November 29
13	7.2	0	Vanuatu	VI (Strong)	20.0	August 1
13	7.2	0	Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands	VI (Strong)	20.0	September 2
13	7.2	0	Mariana Islands	III (Weak)	30.0	October 31
13	7.2	0	United States, Andreanof Islands	VII (Very strong)	34.0	December 19
17	7.1	0	Vanuatu	VI (Strong)	30.0	March 25
18	7.0	0	Indonesia, Mentawai Islands	V (Moderate)	10.0	September 13

• Note: At least 7.0 Magnitude

By month[]

January[]

January

Strongest magnitude	8.1 Mw  Russia
Deadliest	7.5 Mw Indonesia 4 deaths
Total fatalities	4
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9	1
7.0−7.9	1
6.0−6.9	11

• A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Nicobar Islands, India on January 8 at a depth of 11.0 km (6.8 mi).
• A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Vorukh, Tajikistan on January 8 at a depth of 16.0 km (9.9 mi).
• A magnitude 6.3 Earthquake struck Fiji on January 8 at a depth of 406.8 km (252.8 mi).
• A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Ambon, Indonesia on January 11 at a depth of 13.0 km (8.1 mi).
• a Magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on January 13 at a depth of 5.7 km (3.5 mi), This Was an Aftershock of The 2006 Kuril Islands earthquake.
• A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Papua, Indonesia on January 17 at a depth of 100.8 km (62.6 mi).
• A Magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Carlsberg Ridge on January 17 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi).
• A magnitude 6.2 earthquake the South Sandwich Islands On January 20 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
• A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Ternate, Indonesia on January 21 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi) Killing 4 People.
• A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Hengchun, Taiwan on January 25 at a depth of 36.2 km (22.5 mi).
• A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Macquarie Island on January 30 at a depth of 11.0 km (6.8 mi).
• A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck The Northern Mariana Islands on January 30 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi).
• A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck The Kermadec Islands on January 31 at a depth of 34.0 km (21.1 mi).

February[]

February

Strongest magnitude	6.7 Mw Indonesia
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	0
6.0−6.9	6

• 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), This Was one of the Largest earthquakes in the Country.
• A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Davao, Philippines on February 12 at a depth of 24.0 km (14.9 mi).
• A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan on February 17 at a depth of 31.0 km (19.3 mi).
• A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Sofifi, Indonesia on February 20 at a depth of 12.0 km (7.5 mi).
• A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Pimentel, Peru on February 24 at a depth of 23.0 km (14.3 mi).

March[]

March

Strongest magnitude	7.2 Mw  Vanuatu
Deadliest	6.4 Mw Indonesia 68 deaths
Total fatalities	69
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	1
6.0−6.9	9

• Two Events With Magnitudes 6.4 and 6.2 struck Sumatra, Indonesia on March 6 at a depth of 11.0 km (6.8 mi), 68 people were killed and 460 People were Injured.
• A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Izu Islands, Japan on March 8 at a depth of 139.6 km (86.7 mi).
• A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the South Sandwich Islands on March 8 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
• A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Sergeyevka, Russia on March 9 at a depth of 441.2 km (274.1 mi).
• A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck The Gulf of California on March 13 at a depth of 26.1 km (16.2 mi).
• A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Buenaventura, Colombia on March 18 at a depth of 7.0 km (4.3 mi).
• A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Isangel, Vanuatu on March 25 at a depth of 34.0 km (21.1 mi), a Tsunami up to 16 cm Was Observed.
• a Magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Noto, Japan on March 25 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi), 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 6.9 earthquake struck Vanuatu on March 25 at a depth of 35.0 km (21.7 mi).

April[]

April

Strongest magnitude	8.1 Mw  Solomon Islands
Deadliest	8.1 Mw Solomon Islands 52 deaths
Total fatalities	62
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9	1
7.0−7.9	0
6.0−6.9	13

• A Magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on April 1, at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi), A tsunami up to 12 metres 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 4.9 km (3.0 mi).
• A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Jurm, Afghanistan on April 3 at a depth of 222.1 km (138.0 mi).
• A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Tadine, New Caledonia on April 4 at a depth of 13.0 km (8.1 mi).
• A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Povoação, Portugal on April 5 at a depth of 14.0 km (8.7 mi).
• 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 the Balleny Islands on April 12 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
• A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck , Mexico on April 13 at a depth of 34.0 km (21.1 mi), Two houses Were damaged in , 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 6.4 earthquake struck Hirara, Japan on April 20 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi).
• A magnitude 6.1 Earthquake struck Kavieng, Papua New Guinea on April 21 at a depth of 407.4 km (253.1 mi).
• a Magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Aisén Fjord, Chile on April 21 at a depth of 36.7 km (22.8 mi), 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 4.3 km (2.7 mi), 2 people were injured.
• A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Adak, Alaska on April 29 at a depth of 117.0 km (72.7 mi).

May[]

May

Strongest magnitude	6.5 Mw  Fiji
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	0
6.0−6.9	6

• 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 676.4 km (420.3 mi).
• A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Aisen, Chile on May 7 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
• A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Huay Xai, Laos On May 16 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi), Several Buildings Were Damaged as far away as Thailand.
• A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck The Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on May 17 at a depth of 40.7 km (25.3 mi).
• A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Kamchatka, Russia on May 30 at a depth of 116.0 km (72.1 mi).

June[]

June

Strongest magnitude	6.7 Mw  Guatemala
Deadliest	6.1 Mw China 3 deaths
Total fatalities	3
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	0
6.0−6.9	5

• 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 4.7 km (2.9 mi).
• A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Iztapa, Guatemala on June 13 at a depth of 16.0 km (9.9 mi), Some Buildings Were Damaged in Guatemala City.
• A Magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck The Atlantic Ridge on June 24 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
• A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Panguna, Papua New Guinea on June 28 at a depth of 18.0 km (11.2 mi).

July[]

July

Strongest magnitude	6.9 Mw  Indonesia
Deadliest	6.6 Mw Tajikistan 12 deaths
Total fatalities	23
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	0
6.0−6.9	7

• A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Pucallpa, Peru on July 12 at a depth of 152.1 km (94.5 mi).
• A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Nikolski, Alaska on July 15 at a depth of 15.0 km (9.3 mi).
• a Magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Chūetsu, Japan on July 16 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi), 11 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 350.4 km (217.7 mi).
• A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Tarauacá, Brazil on July 21 at a depth of 644.9 km (400.7 mi).
• 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.
• A magnitude 6.4 Earthquake struck Near The Argentina-Bolivia Border on July 21 at a depth of 289.5 km (179.9 mi).
• A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Tobelo, Indonesia on July 26 at a depth of 25.0 km (15.5 mi), Around 5 People were injured.

August[]

August

Strongest magnitude	8.0 Mw Peru
Deadliest	8.0 Mw Peru 595 deaths
Total fatalities	521
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9	1
7.0−7.9	2
6.0−6.9	4

• A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Luganville, Vanuatu on August 1 at a depth of 120.0 km (74.6 mi), Some Roads, Buildings and a Bridge Were Damaged in Luganville.
• A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Kholmsk, Russia on August 2 at a depth of 5.0 km (3.1 mi), 2 people were killed, 12 People were injured and a 1 ft (0.30 m) tsunami was observed in Hokkaido, Japan.
• A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Adak, Alaska on August 2 at a depth of 21.0 km (13.0 mi).
• A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Java, Indonesia on August 8 at a depth of 280.0 km (174.0 mi).
• A Devastating Magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck Pisco, Peru on August 15 at a depth of 39.0 km (24.2 mi), 595 people were killed, 1,399 People were injured, and a 5 Metre High tsunami was observed.
• A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Philippine Sea,on August 20 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi).
• A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Neiafu, Tonga, on August 26 at a depth of 127.4 km (79.2 mi).

September[]

September

Strongest magnitude	8.4 Mw  Indonesia
Deadliest	8.4 Mw, Indonesia 23 deaths
Total fatalities	23
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9	1
7.0−7.9	5
6.0−6.9	4

• A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Lata, Solomon Islands on September 2 at a depth of 35.0 km (21.7 mi).
• A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Yilan, Taiwan on September 6 at a depth of 53.0 km (32.9 mi), One Building Was Damaged.
• A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Timbiquí, Colombia on September 10 at a depth of 15.0 km (9.3 mi), 5 People were injured.
• a Magnitude 8.4 earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia on September 12 at a depth of 34 km (21 mi), 23 people were killed, 161 People were Injured and a 7.5 Foot (2.27 Metres) Tsunami Was Formed, This Was An Aftershock of the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake.
• A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia on September 13 at a depth of 35.0 km (21.7 mi), This Was an Aftershock of The 8.4 earthquake A Day Earlier.
• A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Padang, Indonesia on September 13 at a depth of 22.0 km (13.7 mi), This Was an Aftershock of the 8.4 earthquake a Day Earlier.
• A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Padang, Indonesia on September 20 at a depth of 30.0 km (18.6 mi), This Was an Aftershock of the 8.4 earthquake 8 Days Earlier.
• A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on September 26 at a depth of 40.0 km (24.9 mi).
• A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Volcano Islands on September 28 at a depth of 120.0 km (74.6 mi).
• A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck The Northern Mariana Islands on September 30 at a depth of 14.0 km (8.7 mi).
• A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Auckland Islands on September 30 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).

October[]

October

Strongest magnitude	7.2 Mw  Northern Mariana Islands
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	1
6.0−6.9	3

• A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Fiji on October 5 at a depth of 509.4 km (316.5 mi).
• A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Te Anau, New Zealand on October 15 at a depth of 18.0 km (11.2 mi).
• A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Fiji on October 16 at a depth of 509.3 km (316.5 mi).
• a Magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Alum Rock Park, California on October 30 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
• A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck The Northern Mariana Islands on October 31 at a depth of 207.0 km (128.6 mi).

November[]

November

Strongest magnitude	7.7 Mw  Chile
Deadliest	7.4 Mw Martinique 6 deaths
Total fatalities	11
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	2
6.0−6.9	4

• A Magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Tocopilla, Chile on November 14 at a depth of 40.0 km (24.9 mi), Two people were killed and 20 People were injured, A Tsunami Up to 25.5 cm was Also Triggered.
• A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Tocopilla, Chile on November 15 at a depth of 26.0 km (16.2 mi).
• A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Macas, Ecuador on November 16 at a depth of 122.9 km (76.4 mi).
• A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Lae, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 53.0 km (32.9 mi), a Water Tower Was Damaged.
• A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Dompu, Indonesia on November 25 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi), 3 people were killed and Hundreds were injured.
• A Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake struck Martinique in November 29 at a depth of 156 km (97 mi), 6 people were killed and Over 100 were injured.

December[]

December

Strongest magnitude	7.8 Mw  Fiji
Deadliest	6.7 Mw New Zealand 1 death
Total fatalities	1
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9	0
7.0−7.9	2
6.0−6.9	2

• A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Fiji on December 9 at a depth of 152.5 km (94.8 mi).
• A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Samoa on December 13 at a depth of 17.0 km (10.6 mi).
• A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Adak, Alaska on December 19 at a depth of 34.0 km (21.1 mi).
• Magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Gisborne, New Zealand on December 20 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi), One Person Died of a Heart Attack.

See also[]

• List of 21st-century earthquakes

References[]