TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 31 19 18 0 1909 13.000 -101.000 60 7.3 Michoacan, Mexico
Strong aftershock of the destructive earthquake of July 30, 1909. That earthquake was destructive in Acapulco and was felt over an area of 700X500 km. Strong aftershock sequence followed. A tsunami was generated which caused the sea to recede up to 10 km in Acapulco.
7 31 1 31 24 1915 54.000 162.000 60 7.8 E. of Kamchatka
Felt with intensity X near Kanchatka.
7 31 3 23 10 1917 42.500 131.000 460 7.5 NE China
7 31 17 8 5 1970 -1.460 -72.560 653 7.1 Brazil
This strong earthquake had a deep focus located east of the Andes in eastern Ecuador. One person was killed and several injured with moderate damage. Felt as far as 4000 km from the epicenter in Mexico City and the Antilles. At San Juan Puerto Rico, 2300 km from the epicenter a 13-story building rocked for 20 seconds. Considerable alarm in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Felt over an area of about 40 million sq. km. from Buenos Aires, Argentina on the south to Mexico on the north.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 31 9 20 0 1902 34.750 -120.250 0 5.5 Off So. California
This was a strong aftershock of the Santa Barbara County quake of July 27. The shock completed the ruin of buildings which was begun in the first quake. Nearly all homes in Los Alamos were damaged. Cracks and fissures were seen in the ground. Water table changes were observed.
7 31 12 9 9 1952 35.333 -118.600 0 5.8 So. California
Aftershock of the Kern County earthquake of July 21. Slight damage was observed at Arvin, Bakersfield and Taft.
7 31 11 23 2 1969 53.040 -170.060 43 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt within intensity IV at Tanana.
7 31 12 6 33 1969 65.500 -152.600 150 5.0 Northern Alaska
Felt within intensity V at Cold Bay.
7 31 23 17 50 1969 49.767 -114.833 0 5.0 Montana/Idaho
Part of a series of earthquakes in the Dayton, MT area which began on July 30. This and shocks on July 30 were felt at Big Arm, Mont. and at Dayton.
7 31 16 11 3 1983 53.960 -133.870 18 5.0 British Colombia
7 31 7 22 40 1986 37.463 -118.374 5 5.9 California/Nevada area
Felt strongly in the Bishop-Chalfant Valley. Felt with intensity V at Big Pine and Sequoia National Park as well as at Dyer, Nevada.
7 31 23 56 58 1987 40.418 -124.373 10 6.0 Off Coast of No. California
Rockslides occurred at Petrolia and power was out at Eureka. Minor damage occurred at Arcata, Eureka and Ferndale. This earthquake was felt in Humboldt, Mendocino, Siskiyou and Trinity counties. A strong acceleration of 0.6g was recorded at Petrolia.
7 31 20 57 16 1988 51.255 -176.154 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 31 21 6 19 1988 51.340 -176.140 45 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 31 3 17 29 1990 42.382 -126.654 10 5.1 Off Coast of Oregon
7 31 3 19 47 1990 42.416 -126.682 10 5.7 North Pacific Ocean
7 31 12 24 04 2001 51.156 179.385 33 5.8 Rat Islands, Aleutians
7 31 19 44 32 2013 51.112 178.173 19 5.2 Rat Islands, Aleutians
7 31 19 17 18 2015 52.584 -169.710 42 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 31 19 17 39 2015 52.637 -169.722 42 5.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 30 10 51 54 1909 16.800 -99.900 0 7.6 Oaxaca, Mexico
The earthquake was destructive in Acapulco and was felt over an area of 700X500 km. Strong aftershock sequence followed. A tsunami was generated which caused the sea to recede up to 10 km in Acapulco.
7 30 23 54 5 1917 29.000 104.000 60 7.5 Myanmar
This earthquake caused considerable damage in the Sichuan, China area and killed more than 1800.
7 30 17 16 44 1962 -3.300 143.900 25 7.0 Papua New Guinea
There was substantial damage in the region of Geelvink Bay of Irian Jaya.
7 30 0 52 20 1970 37.800 55.900 19 7.0 No. Iran
This event was highly destructive in Gorgan province, Iran. About 180 were killed and nearly 500 injured. More than 10,000 homeles. The Moraveh-Tappeh area was the worst hit. About 10 villages were destroyed. Felt with maximum intensity VIII at Qapan, Shahabad and Bojnurd and Sabzevar.
7 30 21 45 14 1972 56.820 -135.685 25 7.6 Southeast Alaska
A very strong earthquake on the Fairweather Fault. This epicenter was south of the M 7.8 that occurred on July 10 , 1958 on a fault running along the Alexander archipelago. Slight damage occurred at Sitka and the shock was felt and caused damage to a federal office building in Juneau. Also felt at Ketchikan and south to Seattle where seiches were observed in several swimming pools. Followed by a major aftershock on Aug. 4.
7 30 5 12 41 1974 36.353 70.763 211 7.4 Hindu Kush/Pakistan
This earthquake was felt as far as Tashkent and New Delhi at least 1,000 km from the epicenter. Maximum intensity was VI and was observed in northeastern Afghanistan and in Pakistan. Also felt at Warsak, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Lahore.
7 30 5 11 24 1995 -23.340 -70.294 46 8.0 Coast No. Chile
At least three were killed up to 60 injured and more than 600 homeless in this earthquake. More than 100 houses were destroyed in the Antofagasta, Chile area. Damage also occurred in many other areas of Chile and as far as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Felt in southern Peru at La Paz. A tsunami was generated with maximum height of 76 cm in Hawaii. The tsunami was observed throughout much of the Pacific from American Samoa to Alaska to Japan.
7 30 12 25 46 2000 33.901 139.376 10 7.1 Central/So. Honshu Japan
This earthquake was felt in the Tokyo area with intensity V. At least one person was injured. Road damage and landslides occurred in Miyakejima.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 30 5 12 0 1894 34.500 -117.500 0 6.1 So. California
Located in the Mojave area where it was felt most strongly. Also felt, but less severely in Los Angeles. At San Bernardino railroad cars were moved on tracks. Felt from Bakersfield to San Diego.
7 30 12 16 50 1925 35.400 -101.300 0 5.0 SW U.S.A
An earthquake located in the Texas Panhandle area, this was thought at the time to be related to oil extraction and the boring of oil wells. The earthquake caused dishes to fall from shelves and rattled dishes as far as Roswell, N.M, Tulsa, Oklahoma (300 miles distant) and Leavenworth, Kansas (400 miles away). The only prior earthquake in the area had occurred around March 27, 1917. Later subsurface examination indicate the quake occurred on an old fault buried in the subterranean mountains in the area and was probably not related to oil extraction.
7 30 7 20 0 1934 42.700 -103.000 0 5.0 Wyoming/Dakotas
An earthquake occurred near Chadron in western Nebraska. This event caused some chimneys to be damaged and plaster fell. Some hotels were evacuated. Felt in Nebraska, Wyoming and South Dakota.
7 30 1 51 21 1941 61.000 -151.000 0 6.2 Central Alaska
This earthquake occurred in the Kenai Peninsula area of Alaska. Many were frightened at Anchorage. Plaster, dishes and windows broke. Heaving motion caused doors to swing.
7 30 2 0 10 1954 39.300 -118.500 0 5.1 California/Nevada area
Felt Near Fallon, NV.
7 30 21 45 14 1972 56.820 -135.685 25 7.6 Southeast Alaska
A very strong earthquake on the Fairweather Fault. This epicenter was south of the M 7.8 that occurred on July 10 , 1958 on a fault running along the Alexander archipelago. Slight damage occurred at Sitka and the shock was felt and caused damage to a federal office building in Juneau. Also felt at Ketchikan and south to Seattle where seiches were observed in several swimming pools. Followed by a major aftershock on Aug. 4.
7 30 8 9 52 1983 52.373 -170.628 48 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 30 22 3 25 1984 53.712 -165.656 34 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 29 15 0 0 1649 35.080 139.050 0 7.0 No. Honshu, Japan
Extensive damage at Yedo, Japan. Up to 700 killed.
7 29 6 59 0 1900 -10.000 165.000 60 8.1 No. of Santa Cruz Islands
Felt in the Solomon Islands and in the Santa Cruz Islands.
7 29 0 0 0 1917 -3.500 141.000 0 7.6 Papua New Guinea
A tsunami was generated.
7 29 14 32 15 1917 41.000 144.000 60 7.3 Hokkaido, Japan
7 29 7 38 53 1935 -20.800 -178.000 510 7.2 Tonga Islands
7 29 22 49 15 1942 -2.000 128.500 60 7.0 Ceram area
7 29 3 2 16 1943 19.300 -67.500 60 7.9 Puerto Rico
Felt with maximum intensity V at San Juan and the Mona Passage of Puerto Rico. A clock stopped at San Juan.
7 29 13 43 33 1947 28.600 93.600 0 7.9 Myanmar
7 29 23 49 2 1950 -6.500 155.000 70 7.1 Solomon Islands
Felt at Rabaul.
7 29 17 15 19 1957 -23.300 -71.100 11 7.0 Coast No. Chile
Felt at Antofagasta.
7 29 8 29 22 1965 51.110 -171.300 18 7.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Slight tremor felt at Adak. Felt at military installations in the area.
7 29 11 15 45 1977 -8.031 155.538 33 7.2 Solomon Islands
Felt on Mono, Gizo and the Shortland Islands.
7 29 3 11 56 1980 -13.101 166.338 48 7.2 Vanuatu Islands
No damage was attributed to this earthquake. An event of M 6.6 followed about 12 hours later in Nebal which killed up to 200 and injured many while causing extensive damage in Nepal and India.
7 29 7 54 46 1985 36.350 70.940 114 7.2 Hindu Kush/Pakistan
Felt in Afghanistan with maximum intensity VIII. $2 million damage. Five people were killed. 38 were injured. Damage and landslides occurred in Pakistan. Many people were homeless in the Khorog and Ishkashim area of the USSR. Damage also occurred in Dushambe and in northern India from rockslides. Felt strongly in Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India.
7 29 21 18 25 2016 18.515 145.529 212 7.7 Northern Mariana Islands
NEIC reported the earthquake was felt with maximum intensity V in Garapan, Saipan; in Tinia, MP, USA; San Vicente, Saipan; and II-III in the Northern Mariana Islands at San Roque, Saipan, San Jose, Tinian, and in Guam with intensity II-III in Barrigada, Tamuning, Dededo, Yigo, Mangilao, Mongmong, Hagatna, Asan, Sinajana, Piti, Yona, Santa Rita, Inarajan and Merizo, Guam. EMSC reported it was felt with moderate intensity in the Northern Mariana Islands in Capitol Hill, Garapan, Saipan, Kagman, Susupe, San Vicente, Chalan Kanoa, and in Guam in Yigo, Dededo, Tamuning, Mangilao, and Hagatha, Guam. This summary had discussed the possibility of this earthquake at this time
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 29 14 36 32 1950 33.116 -115.566 16 5.5 So. California
This was the strongest of a series of earthquakes in the Imperial Valley from July 27-29. $50,000 damage chiefly from merchandise. In Calipatria a railroad bridge shifted 6-8 inches. Considerable damage throughout southern California.
7 29 10 53 45 1951 36.583 -121.183 0 5.0 Central California
This earthquake was located southwest of Mulberry. Damage to walls and structures occurred at Bitterwater. At Pinnacles, plaster and chimneys were damaged as well as concrete pipes. Plaster also cracked and fell in San Benito. Landslides covered roads from San Benito to Hernandez for many miles.
7 29 7 3 47 1952 35.383 -118.850 16 6.1 So. California
7 29 8 1 46 1952 35.400 -118.816 16 5.1 So. California
These two earthquakes caused considerable damage. In Bakersfield a previously damaged department store was further damage when a parapet fell and a machine shop crumbled. Large buildings suffered cracks and bricks tumbled. At least 10 fires broke out in Bakersfield. Several people were injured and others had heart a attacks. Landslides were common.
7 29 8 29 22 1965 51.110 -171.300 18 7.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 29 8 51 45 1965 51.200 -171.600 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 29 12 20 23 1965 50.880 -171.570 37 5.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 29 15 8 33 1965 51.000 -171.300 3 5.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 29 15 10 14 1965 51.300 -170.900 33 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Slight tremor felt at Adak. Felt at military installations in the area.
7 29 1 48 16 1975 43.687 -126.103 33 5.2 Off Coast of Oregon
7 29 22 1 55 1975 60.160 -153.363 160 5.3 Central Alaska
7 29 22 4 45 1984 51.400 -171.800 0 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 29 0 17 45 1994 52.398 -168.333 11 6.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 29 1 13 1 1994 52.284 -168.316 33 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 29 5 42 28 1994 52.343 -168.342 22 5.4 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 29 12 50 56 1999 60.788 -57.863 18 5.4 Baffin/Davis Strait, Canada
7 29 15 54 17 2000 51.145 -179.328 49 5.6 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 29 05 00 30 2005 53.040 -168.620 50 5.6 FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA
7 29 18 42 15 2008 33.953 -117.761 14 5.4 Southern California
(NEIC) Three people injured at Brea and five people injured in the Wilshire District of Los Angeles. Minor damage to windows and brick walls at Los Angeles and Topanga. Felt (VI) at Anaheim, Artesia, Brea, Chino, Chino Hills, Covina, Diamond Bar, Fullerton, La Puente, Los Alamitos, Montclair, Pomona, Placentia, San Dimas, Walnut, West Covina, Whittier and Yorba Linda; (V) at Alhambra, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bell, Bellflower, Buena Park, Canoga Park, Cerritos, Claremont, Corona, Cypress, Downey, El Monte, Garden Grove, Glendora, Hacienda Heights, Hawaiian Gardens, La Habra, Lakewood, La Mirada, La Palma, La Verne, Lynwood, Maywood, Mira Loma, Montrose, Mount Baldy, North Hollywood, Northridge, Norwalk, Ontario, Panorama City, Paramount, Pico Rivera, Rancho Cucamonga, Reseda, Rosemead, Rowland Heights, San Gabriel, Santa Fe Springs, Seal Beach, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, Stanton, Upland, Villa Park, Winnetka and Woodland Hills. Felt (IV) in much of the surrounding Los Angeles basin and in much of southern California. Felt (III) at Las Vegas and (II) at North Las Vegas and Pahrump, Nevada. Also felt at Henderson. Felt at Bullhead City, Flagstaff, Kingman, Mesa, Phoenix and Yuma, Arizona. Also felt at Tijuana,
7 29 02 35 58 2015 59.901 -153.276 121 6.2 Southern Alaska
7 29 16 05 01 2015 52.176 -169.416 20 5.3 Fox Islands, Alaska
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 28 6 40 0 1913 -16.600 -73.300 30 7.0 So. Peru/Bolivia
Submarine cables were snapped along the coast about 500 km to the southwest of the epicenter, probably by underwater slides. The earthquake was felt along the coast of Chala and Mollendo.
7 28 8 40 10 1957 17.110 -99.100 0 7.7 Oaxaca, Mexico
This earthquake was highly destructive in Guerrero and in Mexico City. It was felt over an area of up to 30,000 sq. km. with the most affected area in San Marcos. But damage also occurred in Jaltipan, Coatzacoalcos, Acayucan and in the area of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. 57 were reported killed (46 in Mexico City) and more than 400 injured with thousands left homeless. At San Marcos and Chilpancingo 90-95% of the houses were destroyed. A small tsunamis was generated and recorded in the Aculpulco Bay area. This was the strongest earthquake to hit Mexico City since June 7, 1911. Damages were estimated up to $11 million (U.S. Dollars). In Mexico City about 40 large buildings collapsed. While the epicenter was more than 300 km away, this is typical damage in Mexico City due to the situation of Mexico City in an alluvial valley which amplifies accelerations up to five times normal.
7 28 10 45 35 1976 39.664 118.401 26 7.4 So. China
This was a strong aftershock of the Tangshan earthquake of July 27, 1976. That was one of the most deadly earthquakes ever recorded. Known as the Tangshan earthquake up to 655,000 were reported killed, many interred in mass graves. Nearly 800,000 were reported injured in the earthquake and an additional 500,000 left homeless. Estimated costs were $5 billion U.S. Dollars. The official tolls are much lower (242,000) so the exact toll will probably never be known. Virtually the entire city of Tangshan was destroyed but was damaging throughout northeastern China including at Beijing.. This is the greatest deat toll in an earthquake in the past four centuries and the second greatest ever recorded.
7 28 17 22 25 1981 30.013 57.794 33 7.3 So. Iran
Known and the Kernan earthquake, this event occurred in Southwestern Iran and did extensive damage in the Kernan area including the death of 1500. At least 1000 were also injured and 50,000 left homeless when the many villages around the Kernan area were completely destroyed. The Kernan area was hit by strong foreshock on June 11, 1981 when an M 6.7 killed 3,000 people and injured many more.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 28 6 57 0 1902 34.600 -120.400 0 6.3 Off So. California
This event and a second of similar magnitude which occurred on July 31, 2002 was felt chiefly in Santa Barbara County and at Los Alamos and Lompoc. One home was destroyed and two oil tanks ruined. Oil storage buildings were damages as were pipelines. The second shock on the 31th completed the damage. All chimneys fell in Los Alamos and nearly all the houses were damaged. Ground fissures were observed. Changes in ground water flow were prominent.
7 28 21 36 57 1934 55.500 -156.750 25 6.8 Alaska Peninsula
7 28 17 50 48 1950 33.116 -115.566 16 5.6 So. California
Located in Imperial Valley, this was one of a series of moderate earthquakes in the area between July 27 and 29. Damage was estimated at $50,000. Merchandise in stores was thrown down, bridges shifted and concrete structures were damaged. A great deal of plaster, glassware and china broke, cracked and was damaged. In Westmoreland reinforced concrete walls at the Post Office cracked. Sand Boils were observed.
7 28 6 29 54 1969 57.430 -153.890 27 5.5 Southern Alaska
7 28 19 28 14 1970 54.120 -166.020 89 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 28 15 26 18 1975 25.380 -109.622 33 5.1 Gulf of California
7 28 15 22 18 1977 44.244 -128.967 15 5.4 Off Coast of Oregon
7 28 9 44 43 1982 52.185 -169.378 33 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 28 4 6 53 1986 51.606 -174.146 0 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 28 5 1 56 1986 52.170 -167.030 33 5.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 28 14 31 13 1986 60.596 -150.361 55 5.3 Central Alaska
7 28 21 57 16 1986 51.799 -175.331 58 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 28 20 9 48 1992 53.560 -166.600 30 5.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 28 10 8 56 1997 25.496 -109.516 16 5.7 Gulf of California
7 28 07 32 43 2001 59.025 -155.116 131 6.7 Southern Alaska
(NEIC) Felt (IV) at Anchorage, Chignik, Chignik Lake, Cooper Landing, Kenai, Levelock, Perryville, Sand Point, Seward, Sterling and Willow; (III) at Anchor Point, Cantwell, Clam Gulch, Elmendorf AFB, Kodiak, Soldotna, Tyonek and Wasilla; (II) at King Cove, McGrath, Moose Pass, Platinum, Port Heiden and Yakutat. Felt in many parts of southern Alaska.
7 28 02 29 18 2002 51.130 -178.080 33 5.1 ANDREANOF ISL, ALEUTIAN IS.
7 28 00 30 29 2007 44.611 -129.778 10 5.3 Off Coast of Oregon
7 28 13 06 40 2008 51.349 -179.043 35 5.1 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
7 28 11 31 46 2010 52.667 -169.408 10 5.6 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 28 16 12 05 2010 43.756 -125.815 10 5.2 Off Coast of Oregon
7 28 14 00 00 2011 62.048 -151.303 86 5.2 Central Alaska
(NEIC) Felt(IV) at Chugiak, Talkeetna and Willow; (III) at Anchorage, Eagle River, Fort Richardson, Girdwood, Palmer and Wasilla; (II) at Denali National Park, Elmendorf AFB, Fairbanks, Kenai, Soldotna and Valdez. Felt in much of southcentral Alaska.
7 28 21 21 34 2015 52.137 -169.544 10 5.4 Fox Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 27 11 52 42 1916 4.000 96.500 100 7.0 Nicobar Islands
7 27 1 1 18 1917 19.000 -67.500 50 7.0 Puerto Rico
Northwest of Puerto Rico, this event was felt throughout the area of Santo Domingo and Haiti except in the southwest. Greatest intensity was V at Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
7 27 0 4 23 1944 54.000 -165.500 70 7.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
Not reported felt.
7 27 15 11 42 1949 -28.000 -177.000 70 7.0 No. Kermadec Islands
7 27 2 2 50 1971 -2.748 -77.429 135 7.5 Ecuador
This earthquake caused moderate damage in the Guayaquil area of Ecuador while killing one person. It was felt with maximum intensity VII. The epicenter was located in the province of Morona Santiago, Ecuador. Several were injured in southern Ecuador where some damage occurred. Ftle from Lima, Peru to Bogota, Colombia.
7 27 19 42 55 1976 39.570 117.978 23 8.0 So. China
This was one of the most deadly earthquakes ever recorded. Known as the Tangshan earthquake up to 655,000 were reported killed, many interred in mass graves. Nearly 800,000 were reported injured in the earthquake and an additional 500,000 left homeless. Estimated costs were $5 billion U.S. Dollars. The official tolls are much lower (242,000) so the exact toll will probably never be known. Virtually the entire city of Tangshan was destroyed but the earthquake was damaging throughout northeastern China including at Beijing. This is the greatest death toll in an earthquake in the past four centuries and the second greatest ever recorded. Tangshan has now been completely rebuilt and is home to steel and mining industries today. At the time Mao Tse-tung became gravely ill and died two months later. Many see the earthquake as an omen for his death and the end of an era. There has been controversy whether a warning from local scientists was taken seriously prior to this earthquake. At Qianlong County 70 km from Tangshan there were few fatalities even though thousands of buildings were flattened. Officials had heeded warnings from local seismologists and ordered people to work and sleep outside minimizing casualties when the earthquake struck.
7 27 12 37 43 1990 -11.000 167.200 33 7.0 Vanuatu Islands
Two people were reported injured in the earthquake and buildings were damaged in Espiritu Santo. Felt with intensity V at Mont Dzumas, New Caledonia and in Suva, Fiji.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 27 0 20 0 1905 47.240 -88.450 0 5.0 Northern Plains
This earthquake located near Calumet, Michigan was apparently associated with unstable conditions brought on by mining operations. It was felt throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan but was heaviest at Calumet. There was a terrible explosion heard far from the mine which caused chimneys to fall and glass windows to break. Also felt at Marquette, Michigan.
7 27 0 4 23 1944 54.000 -165.500 70 7.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
Not reported felt in the epicentral area.
7 27 18 19 9 1955 56.500 -153.000 0 6.2 Southern Alaska
Not reported felt in the epicentral area.
7 27 21 21 44 1969 59.420 -145.040 60 5.3 Southern Alaska
7 27 9 5 37 1980 63.731 -152.813 38 5.0 Central Alaska
7 27 18 52 21 1980 38.190 -83.890 6 5.2 Kentucky/Tennessee/NC
This earthquake is the strongest ever to have occurred in the State of Kentucky and was felt in parts of 15 states as well as in Ontario, Canada. Estimated property damage $1 million U.S. Dollars. in Maysville. Nearly 500 buildings were damaged or destroyed in Mason County. Broken chimneys were common as were cracks in roofs and walls. Ground cracks up to 12 km from the epicenter were observed up to 10 cm deep and 30 meters long. New Little Rock ground cracks were observed on Stoner Road.
7 27 4 49 60 1982 43.939 -128.332 10 5.1 Off Coast of Oregon
7 27 4 51 44 1982 43.936 -128.382 10 5.0 Off Coast of Oregon
7 27 6 16 55 1982 43.950 -128.395 10 5.0 Off Coast of Oregon
7 27 6 22 57 1982 43.942 -128.551 0 5.2 Off Coast of Oregon
7 27 12 35 5 1982 52.213 -176.051 233 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 27 15 57 50 1984 50.350 -176.733 2 5.8 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt with intensity IV at Adak.
7 27 4 21 31 1992 50.169 -130.135 10 5.2 British Colombia
7 27 11 44 9 1993 59.440 -144.510 19 5.4 Southeast Alaska
7 27 13 18 01 2006 61.156 -149.678 23 5.0 Southern Alaska
(NEIC). Felt(IV) at Anchorage, Chugiak, Eagle River, Elmendorf AFB, Girdwood, Indian, Palmer and Seward; (III) at Fort Richardson, Kenai, Moose Pass, Pilot Station, Talkeetna, Wasilla and Willow; (II) at Homer and Valdez. Also felt at Cooper Landing, Glennallen, Kasilof, Soldotna, Sterling and Tok.
7 27 01 37 47 2007 44.428 -129.593 10 5.2 Off coast of Oregon
7 27 04 49 44 2015 52.376 -169.658 11 6.9 Fox Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 26 3 47 11 1937 18.400 -95.800 100 7.3 Oaxaca, Mexico
Strongly felt in Central Mexico, Puebla, Esperanza and Veracruz. Moderate damage with intensity up to IX. At least 34 were killed.
7 26 19 56 0 1937 38.283 142.050 40 7.2 Off East Coast Honshu
Off the east coast of Honshu. Probably felt along eastern Honshu.
7 26 16 53 20 1953 17.800 145.600 190 7.0 No. Marianas
Not reported felt in the epicentral region.
7 26 17 37 9 1958 -13.500 -69.000 620 7.5 Central Peru
Felt over a very wide area. Most strongly felt at La Paz but also felt in Buenos Aires, Brazil 2000 km from the epicenter.
7 26 8 14 41 1962 7.490 -82.750 0 7.1 Panama/No. Colombia
In 1963 an earthquake killed 1070 in Yugoslavia on July 26. In Skopje more than 120,000 were homeless and more than 80% of the buildings were damaged or destroyed including the main railway station and the post office. All communications were cut off from the epicentral region. Buildings were said to have collapsed like packs of cards. The earthquake was felt with maximum intensity up to IX. Skopje was completely destroyed in an earthquake in 518 A.D. The city was rebuild after 1963 leaving the railroad terminal as a memorial. At least 87 countries provided assistance in rebuilding Skopje.
7 26 1 23 21 1971 -4.900 153.200 48 8.0 New Britain
This was the second great earthquake in the New Britain and New Ireland region in July, 1971. This earthquake caused widespread damage with intensity up to VIII in New Britain and New Ireland. It was felt with intensity VI in Rabaul but no casualties were reported. Felt at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. A tsunami was generated and affected the coasts of New Ireland and New Britain and inundated the area up to a mile inland damaging plantations. The maximum height of the tsunami was 6.5 meters. Harbor installations in Rabaul were damaged.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 26 9 40 0 1890 40.500 -124.500 0 5.9 Off Coast of No. California
This earthquake offshore was felt at Suisun more than 220 miles southeast and at Sisson. Chimneys were destroyed at Petrolia. Some damage was noted at Eureka and Mendocino City.
7 26 22 20 0 1901 40.800 -115.700 0 5.0 Montana/Idaho
Felt within 50 miles of Elko, Nevada and over an area of 3,500 sq. miles of the Nevada Desert.
7 26 4 57 26 1933 63.000 -147.000 0 5.6 Central Alaska
7 26 10 32 15 1945 34.500 -81.500 0 5.6 Southeast U.S.
Located near Murray Lake, South Carolina about 50 km north of Columbia. Felt in North Carolina at Asheville and Charlotte; in Georgia at August and Macon and at Knoxville, Tennessee. Rumbling sounds accompanied and preceded the earthquake. Felt over an area of 2500 sq. miles. No damage or casualties were reported.
7 26 2 49 41 1947 34.016 -116.500 16 5.1 So. California
The earthquake rattled windows, doors and dishes and shook bushes and trees. Felt at Scotia and upper Mattole.
7 26 4 4 18 1955 56.600 -153.200 0 6.0 Southern Alaska
7 26 9 53 17 1956 39.550 -118.450 0 5.1 California/Nevada area
Felt with intensity V at Stillwater. The earthquake knocked a clock off a mantel at Kent Ranch. Felt at Fallon, NV.
7 26 11 44 45 1964 52.300 -176.200 100 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 26 17 49 11 1979 50.731 -171.853 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 26 16 19 58 1980 54.040 -162.960 15 5.0 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 26 0 32 58 1982 53.009 -161.048 17 5.6 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 26 2 25 16 1982 56.113 -158.110 93 6.1 Alaska Peninsula
7 26 7 4 30 1985 53.380 -166.890 27 5.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 26 16 31 27 1993 51.360 -176.120 60 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 26 15 56 46 2001 53.335 -163.761 33 5.2 Unimak Island, Aleutians
7 26 00 58 42 2003 52.180 -174.226 71 5.3 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
7 26 04 08 36 2005 45.400 -112.570 5 5.6 WESTERN MONTANA
(NEIC) Minor damage (VI) at Dillon, Silver Star and Twin Bridges. Felt (V) at Gold Creek, Sheridan, Virginia City and Wisdom; (IV) at Alberton, Anaconda, Bonner, Boulder, Bozeman, Butte, Canyon Creek, Cardwell, Cascade, Clancy, Clinton, Corvallis, Darby, Deer Lodge, East Helena, Ennis, Florence, Gallatin Gateway, Gardiner, Garrison, Helena, Helmville, Lolo, Manhattan, Missoula, Pray, Seeley Lake, Stevensville, Sula, Superior, Victor, West Yellowstone and Whitehall; (III) at Arlee, Belgrade, Bigfork, Billings, Columbia Falls, Columbus, Cut Bank, Drummond, Dutton, Emigrant, Fairfield, Fort Benton, Frenchtown, Great Falls, Hamilton, Kalispell, Livingston, McLeod, Philipsburg, Polson, Red Lodge, Ronan, Roscoe, Saint Regis, Shelby, Three Forks, Townsend, Whitefish, White Sulphur Springs and Wilsall. Felt (V) at Leadore; (IV) at Island Park, North Fork and Salmon; (III) at Arco, Carmen, Challis, Coeur d'Alene, Hailey, Kamiah, Kooskia, Ketchum, Mackay, McCall, Moscow, Orofino, Pierce, Potlatch, Priest River, Saint Anthony, Saint Maries and Sandpoint; (II) at Boise, Idaho. Also felt (IV) in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming and (III) at Spokane, Washington. Felt as far as Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington and Calgary, Alberta.
7 26 12 57 24 2013 50.392 -129.968 10 5.1 Vancouover, B.C
7 26 19 46 30 2016 52.874 -166.783 15 5.4 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 26 22 9 11 2018 19.398 -155.269 0 5.3 Hawaii
NEIC reported this quake was felt with intensity II-III in Hawaii at Volcano, Mountain View, Hilo, Keaau, Pepeekeo and Honomu and in general within about 50 km of the epicenter.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 25 0 0 0 1561 37.400 106.000 0 7.2 So. China
Moderate damage. Up to 1000 killed.
7 25 0 0 0 1668 35.300 118.600 0 8.5 So. China
Felt with great damage in Shandong Province, China with intensity XII. More than 50,000 killed. Destruction occurred over an area the size of Europe (more than one million square km. Death toll could have been has high as 100,000. Ground cracks were common. Earthquake lights were observed in the epicentral area. Several large aftershocks occurred.
7 25 11 12 0 1960 54.000 159.600 100 7.0 Kamchatka
7 25 7 23 8 1968 -30.770 -178.350 60 7.7 So. Kermadec Islands
Felt on Raoul Island. No damage was reported.
7 25 22 41 11 1970 32.180 131.695 34 7.0 Kyushu, Japan area
This event was located off the coast of Miyazaki prefecture (i.e. Kyushu). Slight damage was located in Kyushu with intensity VIII. 13 injured. Ground fissures were located in the Airport at Miyazaki. Landslides were common. Also felt in Kyushu, southern Shikoku and northern Ryukyu Islands. A tsunami of about 40 cm was located at Aburatsu. Maximum height was 44 cm at Tosashimizu. A radio warning gave population time to escape. Followed by a strong aftershock on July 26.
7 25 6 46 19 1988 -6.600 131.300 33 7.3 West Irian, PNG
Felt at Darwin, Australia
07 25 14 35 18 2004 -2.420 104.000 575 7.3 SOUTHERN SUMATRA,
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 25 17 57 49 1926 36.600 -120.800 15 5.0 Central California
Near Idria. Rocks rolled down the hillside near Idria and Panoche.
7 25 0 46 31 1947 34.017 -116.500 0 5.0 So. California
7 25 6 19 49 1947 34.000 -116.500 0 5.1 So. California
These two events were located in the Morongo Valley area with intensity up to V. Felt in Los Angeles, San Diego and Needles, CA. Felt over an area of about 35,000 sq. miles. Chandeliers swung as far as 100 miles from the epicenter. Windows and doors rattled.
7 25 13 13 8 1952 35.311 -118.499 3 5.0 So. California
7 25 19 9 45 1952 35.316 -118.483 6 5.7 So. California
7 25 19 43 24 1952 35.300 -118.500 11 5.7 So. California
Aftershocks of the Kern County earthquake of July 21, 1952. These events knocked some bricks from previously damaged buildings, and did some pipeline damage in Fairfax. Two landslides were observed in the Caliente Creek Canyon others in Oiler Canyon. Some ground cracks were enlarged. Large slides on highways caused road crews to be evacuated.
7 25 7 42 24 1957 51.220 -177.210 0 6.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt at Adak.
7 25 8 44 23 1965 41.730 -126.780 33 5.0 Off Coast of No. California
7 25 12 54 27 1969 53.280 -167.050 40 5.2 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 25 10 40 22 1975 55.035 -160.415 1 5.6 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
Lightly felt at Unimak Island with intensity IV.
7 25 23 30 51 1978 50.303 -127.577 11 5.6 British Colombia
Felt with intensity III-IV in the Vancouver Island area.
7 25 22 31 39 1983 36.215 -120.406 10 5.6 Central California
This aftershock of the Coalinga earthquake caused minor damage and two additional injuries in the Coalinga area. Chimneys were damaged; mobile homes displaced; utilities damaged and cracks appeared in walls while windows broke.
7 25 23 28 54 1984 54.860 -160.221 32 5.3 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 25 9 1 32 1986 51.247 -176.173 33 5.6 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt with intensity IV at Adak.
7 25 9 4 16 1986 51.223 -176.035 33 5.6 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt at Adak.
7 25 1 11 48 1987 60.124 -153.827 162 5.0 Central Alaska
7 25 19 24 32 1988 51.233 -176.147 41 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 25 23 29 30 1988 51.459 -175.993 54 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 25 14 42 36 1990 53.660 -156.776 1 5.8 Alaska Peninsula
7 25 12 22 03 2001 51.087 -179.404 33 5.4 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
7 25 22 55 14 2003 52.296 -168.212 33 5.5 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 25 00 29 22 2008 51.279 178.982 21 5.9 Rat Islands, Aleutians
7 25 01 43 40 2009 59.290 -143.662 10 5.6 Gulf of Alaska
7 25 10 54 49 2014 58.358 -137.130 10 5.9 Eastern Alaska
These events were reported by NEIC to have been felt with intensity V in Skagway; IV in Elfin Cove and Haines and II-III in Elmendorf AFB, Kodiak, Juneau, Douglas, Gustavus, Hoonah, Petersburg, Angoon, Yakutat and Sitka, Alaska and with intensity II in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. Two moderate aftershocks of M 4.5-4.6 and an M 3.8 were felt with intensity III-IV in Juneau, Douglas, Petersburg, Alaska. Reuters reported the earthquake woke people in Juneau and cut off some communications in southeastern Alaska when a fiber cable was damaged under water.
7 25 19 57 42 2015 61.956 -152.040 128 5.0 Southern Alaska
NEIC reported this earthquake of M 5.1 in Southern Alaska was felt with intensity II-III in the area(s) of Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Chugiak, Eagle River, Girdwood, Palmer, Wasilla, Seward, Talkeetna, Valdez, Willow, Fairbanks and Delta Junction, Alaska.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 24 0 0 0 1852 39.900 41.300 0 7.3 Turkey
Limited damage in eastern Turkey. Seventeen were killed.
7 24 11 59 0 1912 -5.000 -80.000 0 7.0 Ecuador
Felt with intensity VIII at Huancabamba, Cajamarca, Peru and in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Moderate damage. At least $700,000 (US dollars) damage.
7 24 4 55 17 1924 -49.500 159.000 50 7.5 So. of Australia
7 24 6 3 5 1948 35.200 24.400 100 7.0 Aegean Sea
Felt in Crete, no damage or casualties reported.
7 24 8 12 40 1964 47.130 153.790 35 7.2 So. Kurils
07 24 15 42 06 2005 7.900 92.130 16 7.3 NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 24 13 12 13 1938 53.500 -167.000 50 6.2 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 24 22 10 46 1947 34.016 -116.500 16 5.5 So. California
Felt in the Morongo Valley with intensity V. Also felt at Los Angeles, San Diego and Needles and 15 other localities in the region.
7 24 13 8 5 1958 52.740 -169.770 0 5.8 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 24 1 23 20 1959 41.000 -125.500 0 5.8 Off Coast of No. California
7 24 7 35 48 1964 56.300 -157.800 24 5.2 Alaska Peninsula
7 24 21 54 54 1964 57.700 -152.200 10 5.2 Southern Alaska
7 24 8 6 17 1978 26.614 -88.816 35 5.0 Gulf of Mexico
7 24 22 23 25 1979 54.126 -160.886 33 5.5 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 24 0 42 1 1986 51.401 -176.693 33 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 24 14 3 27 1986 51.500 -175.200 0 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 24 5 25 11 1987 56.193 -153.686 0 5.5 Southern Alaska
7 24 18 10 5 1991 60.908 -58.711 18 5.0 Baffin/Davis Strait, Canada
7 24 18 14 36 1992 33.902 -116.284 9 5.0 So. California
Felt with intensity V at Thousand Palms and Yucca Valley. Less intense at Cabazon, Indio and Borrego Springs. Felt throughout most of southern California including the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino. Followed by a similar event on July 25.
7 24 10 26 57 1993 51.500 -177.130 34 5.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 24 15 46 3 1993 51.200 -176.320 55 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 24 20 15 45 1996 41.784 -125.911 10 6.2 Off Coast of No. California
Not reported felt in California.
7 24 23 52 22 1996 51.600 -177.200 59 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 24 17 13 24 2010 60.310 -177.546 10 5.0 Bering Sea, Alaska
7 24 13 59 21 2013 51.267 -178.999 35 5.2 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 23 2 47 0 1905 49.300 96.200 25 8.2 Mongolia
A similar earthquake occurred in this remote area on July 9, 1905. These events were both felt with intensity X in the Tannv-Il'sk region.
7 23 14 53 9 1943 -9.500 110.000 90 8.1 So. of Java
Severe earthquake in the Jogyakarta region of Java, Indonesia. Maximum intensity was VIII. 213 were killed in this earthquake. Most intense between Garut and Surakarta along the south coast of Central Java. More than 2000 were seriously injured and 2800 homes were damaged.
7 23 10 26 45 1949 -18.500 170.000 150 7.2 Vanuatu Islands
7 23 15 3 33 1949 38.570 26.290 10 7.0 Aegean Sea
This earthquake was destructive in Izmer and Karaburun near the west coast of Turkey. One was killed and several were injured. Heavy damage occurred in Marmara and Kardamuea on the northern part of the Island of Chios. Four died and several hundred houses were destroyed on Chios.
7 23 21 51 8 1961 -18.500 168.300 44 7.2 Vanuatu Islands
A tsunami with maximum height about 2 meters did minor damage at Port Vila and Forari.
7 23 14 42 37 1978 22.282 121.512 17 7.4 Taiwan
This earthquake was strongly felt in Taiwan and lightly felt at Hong Kong. A small tsunami was generated which was measured with maximum height 10 cm registered at Ishigakijima, Ryukyu Islands.
7 23 14 23 51 1982 36.183 141.950 30 7.0 Off East Coast Honshu
This earthquake was lightly felt with slight damage at Mito. Shaking also occurred at Tokyo, Yokohama and Sendai.
7 23 15 17 11 1988 -6.500 152.870 40 7.0 New Britain
Felt with intensity V at Rabaul, slight damage. The earthquake was also felt at Arawa and Panguna and Bougainville, New Britain.
7 23 22 51 12 2010 6.486 123.467 585 7.6 Mindanao, Philippines
(NEIC) Felt (IV PIVS) at General Santos; (III PIVS) at Davao, Malita, Padada and Santa Maria; (II PIVS) at Ayala, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Dipolog, Matanao, Socorro and Surigao;(I PIVS) at Calinan and Midsayap. Felt in much of Mindanao. Felt (II PIVS) at Cebu City, Cebu and at Palo and Tacloban, Leyte. Felt (II PIVS) at Makati and Palanan, Luzon. Also felt at Manila. Felt (II PIVS) at Bayawan, Negros. Also felt at Bacolod. Felt (I PIVS) at Makato, Panay. Also felt at Iloilo. Felt on Pulau Ternate, Indonesia and by people in tall buildings at T'ai-nan, Taiwan.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 23 7 30 26 1923 34.000 -117.250 0 6.2 So. California
Earthquake in the San Bernardino Valley. This event did severe damage in San Bernardino where masonry buildings and chimneys were damaged. Building and windows also cracked at Redlands.
7 23 0 45 0 1946 44.300 -98.400 0 5.0 Northern Plains
Located near Wessington, South Dakota, this event cracked water mains in several localities. It was strong enough waken people especially in the Huron area. Also felt from Pierre eastward to De Smet and at Redfield to the north.
7 23 0 38 32 1952 35.366 -118.583 16 6.1 So. California
Additional damage to brick buildings in Arvin. At Bakersfield a house collapsed. Plaster and brick fell from houses. Felt from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park.
7 23 3 19 23 1952 35.366 -118.583 16 5.0 So. California
Felt at and frightened many at Bakersfield.
7 23 7 53 19 1952 35.000 -118.800 0 5.4 So. California
One house completely collapsed in this aftershock. People were awakened in many surrounding cities. Transformers were ripped off, chimneys fell. Many were alarmed.
7 23 13 17 5 1952 35.217 -118.817 0 5.7 So. California
Several weakened structures fell in Arvin. Furniture, knickknacks, pictures, books, small items and dishes fell and broke. Gas tanks and water mains broke and transformers were ripped off. Felt in Los Angeles, Torrence, San Marino and many other cities in southern California.
7 23 18 13 51 1952 35.000 -118.833 0 5.2 So. California
An old brick building damaged in the first earthquakes collapsed and fell during this aftershock. Objects and light fixtures were damaged in Los Angeles. Felt in Fresno and San Pedro with intensity IV.
7 23 0 45 10 1957 51.400 -177.200 33 6.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 23 14 15 26 1960 34.368 -107.050 10 5.0 SW U.S.A
One of two earthquakes in New Mexico on July 22 and 23. These events were felt in the Rio Grande River in Socorro County over an area of about 3000 sq. miles. Maximum shaking caused damaged at Lajoya where adobe buildings were damaged and toppled. Canned goods fell from shelves.
7 23 7 35 48 1964 56.300 -157.800 13 5.2 Alaska Peninsula
7 23 14 19 1 1964 57.100 -150.400 33 5.1 Southern Alaska
7 23 19 8 7 1964 59.900 -149.200 21 5.4 Southern Alaska
7 23 21 54 54 1964 57.700 -152.200 28 5.2 Southern Alaska
7 23 3 37 51 1966 51.690 -173.570 7 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 23 14 31 51 1966 51.700 -173.500 55 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 23 20 11 58 1966 51.810 -173.470 21 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 23 19 13 9 1972 50.102 -129.298 31 5.8 British Colombia
7 23 21 43 7 1972 49.940 -128.712 33 5.0 Vancouver Island area
7 23 20 37 46 1973 30.751 -113.468 33 5.0 SW U.S.A
7 23 13 44 54 1977 54.354 -162.402 20 5.1 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 23 14 10 27 1977 53.842 -161.933 81 5.0 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 23 19 32 5 1977 52.975 -162.559 33 5.2 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 23 19 38 28 1977 54.392 -163.359 0 5.2 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 23 15 19 35 1978 63.344 -147.446 23 5.0 Central Alaska
7 23 18 4 14 1985 41.789 -127.313 0 5.0 Off Coast of No. California
7 23 0 8 40 1986 51.100 -175.700 0 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 23 4 10 17 1988 51.280 -176.150 33 5.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 23 06 28 34 2011 54.695 -161.148 22 5.7 Unimak Island, Alaska
7 23 06 54 31 2012 52.016 172.869 25 5.0 Near Islands, Alaska
7 23 09 59 01 2016 58.523 -156.497 191 5.7 Alaska Peninsula
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 22 0 0 0 1816 15.500 -91.500 33 7.6 Guatemala
7 22 19 25 51 1930 44.600 147.800 120 7.3 Hokkaido, Japan
7 22 17 9 29 1937 64.800 -146.800 60 7.3 Northern Alaska
Felt over an area of about 500 km radius. Little damage occurred near the epicenter because of its remote and uninhabited nature. The following information is from the article by E.H. Bramhall in the Bulletin of Seismological Society of America, Vol. 28 No 2, April 1938 "The Central Alaska Earthquake of July 22, 1937". At Salcha Bluff the highway was blocked by a large landslide. Mud boils and long cracks were observed in this area more than a foot long. Water was well above normal. A two-story log structure was destroyed in the earthquake. Fairbanks also suffered damage. Estimated damage in Fairbanks was $5000 and included damage to bottles, windows and other goods. Infrastructure was undamaged. Felt from Anchorage to Valdez and along the Alaska Railroad.
7 22 5 11 16 1953 50.500 157.500 70 7.2 Kamchatka
7 22 16 56 58 1967 40.670 30.690 4 7.3 No. Turkey/Black Sea
Severe damage occurred at Modurnu and Adapazari, Turkey with maximum intensity up to X. This earthquake was felt over an area of 500,000 sq. km. More than 170 (official toll was 173) were killed, 107 severely injured, 76 more were slightly injured. more than 4000 homes were destroyed or uninhabitable an additional 5000 were damage. The damage was greatest near Adapazari. The event occurred on the westward extension of the same fault which caused the earthquakes in Bolu in 1944 and in Abant in 1957. Ground cracks and displacement were visible for more than 70 km reaching up to 1.4 meters horizontal displacement and up to 1.3 meters vertical throw. Damage near the fault was less than that at some distance from the fault. This is a common observation in many large earthquakes. Another common observation is that the wood frame houses held up well compared with those made from Concrete. A strong aftershock sequence followed. Many effects were similar to those seen in the Izmit earthquake of August, 1999.
7 22 14 19 36 1996 1.000 120.450 33 7.0 Celebes Sea
Some damage (with maximum intensity at VIII) was observed in the Tolitoli area. Also felt in Palu with intensity V.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 22 20 32 0 1899 34.300 -117.400 0 6.5 So. California
Felt in San Bernardino County and over nearly all of southern California. The greatest intensity was in the Cajon Pass area along the San Andreas Fault. Landslides in the mountains were common. The main highway was impassable for up to 4-5 miles through the mountains. Property damage occurred at San Bernardino and Patton with less damage in Los Angeles, Redlands and Pomona.
7 22 20 55 13 1933 53.000 -169.500 25 6.8 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 22 17 9 29 1937 64.800 -146.800 60 7.3 Northern Alaska
Felt over an area of about 500 km radius. Little damage occurred near the epicenter because of its remote and uninhabited nature. The following information is from the article by E.H. Bramhall in the Bulletin of Seismological Society of America, Vol. 28 No 2, April 1938 "The Central Alaska Earthquake of July 22, 1937". At Salcha Bluff the highway was blocked by a large landslide. Mud boils and long cracks were observed in this area more than a foot long. Water was well above normal. A two-story log structure was destroyed in the earthquake. Fairbanks also suffered damage. Estimated damage in Fairbanks was $5000 and included damage to bottles, windows and other goods. Infrastructure was undamaged. Felt from Anchorage to Valdez and along the Alaska Railroad.
7 22 20 5 25 1948 50.130 -129.720 0 5.5 British Colombia
Felt at Victoria, B.C.
7 22 20 52 43 1948 49.840 -129.650 0 5.5 Vancouver Island area
Aftershock of a similar earthquake on March 18, 1948.
7 22 10 34 12 1964 31.700 -114.100 16 5.0 SW U.S.A
7 22 10 17 17 1966 51.650 -173.500 8 5.6 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 22 0 35 44 1980 51.940 -174.020 68 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 22 2 39 54 1983 36.228 -120.416 9 6.0 Central California
7 22 3 43 1 1983 36.210 -120.413 10 5.3 Central California
Large aftershocks of the Coalinga earthquake of May 2, 1983 (M 6.4). This event caused additional damage in the area causing light fixtures to fall in Coalinga and chimneys, walls and foundations cracking. Landslides were observed. Two people were injured. Felt from Sacramento to Bakersfield and into Nevada.
7 22 13 33 60 1986 37.526 -118.429 10 5.0 California/Nevada area
A strong aftershock of the Chalfant, California earthquake of July 21.
7 22 5 35 18 1999 61.297 -149.385 46 5.6 Central Alaska
7 22 09 43 11 2011 54.901 -161.337 35 5.0 Unimak Island, Alaska
7 22 10 07 51 2011 51.549 -179.102 77 5.1 Andreanof Islands, Alaska
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 21 0 0 0 1654 34.300 105.500 0 7.5 So. China
Severe damage at Fong-siang. Extremely damaging to many structures. Up to 12,000 were recorded dead many from falling buildings. Rivers were darkened and some ground cracks were observed. Estimated maximum intensity was to X.
7 21 11 19 0 1891 37.000 141.500 60 7.0 Off East Coast Honshu
7 21 3 36 22 1931 -21.000 170.000 140 7.0 Loyalty Islands
7 21 6 18 18 1934 -11.000 165.800 60 7.3 Vanuatu Islands
7 21 11 52 14 1952 35.000 -119.016 16 7.8 So. California
The largest earthquake in the continental U.S. since the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. This event occurred about 25 miles south of Bakersfield, CA. Felt over an area of about 300,00 square km. Maximum intensity was XI near Bealville. Twelve were killed, nine from a wall collapse at Tehachapi. 18 were hospitalized and hundreds others injured. Damage estimates were upward of about $40 million U.S. Dollars. Surface ruptures were observed throughout the mountains in the vicinity of the White Wolf Fault. Some railroad tunnels were demolished. A fire caused multi-million damage at Pomona Cycling Plant. Many buildings collapsed at Tehachapi and Arvin and Bakersfield. Felt as far as Gerlach, NV and at Phoenix, AZ. Water splashed from swimming pools in Los Angeles. Landslides were common. Changes in water wells were observed as far away as Goleta.
7 21 0 0 0 1956 23.000 70.000 10 7.0 India
The epicenter of this earthquake was located in the Kathiawar Peninsula southeast of the Indus delta. Damage was considerable at Kutch where more than 110 were killed, up to 800 injured and more than 1000 houses were destroyed. A train was derailed at Kandia (Kutch).
7 21 13 45 54 1977 16.900 122.400 33 7.3 Luzon, Philippines
Felt widely in eastern Luzon, Philippines. Strongest damage at Tuguegarao (intensity VII). Also felt in Manila, Cabanatuan City and Bajuio City.
7 21 18 36 32 1994 42.340 132.865 471 7.3 NE China
Felt with intensity III at Tokyo and with intensity II at Aomori, Sapporo and Yokohama, Japan.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 21 22 31 18 1914 49.000 -130.000 0 6.5 Vancouver Island area
Not widely felt.
7 21 11 52 14 1952 35.000 -119.016 16 7.8 So. California
7 21 12 2 0 1952 35.000 -119.000 0 5.5 So. California
7 21 12 5 31 1952 35.000 -119.000 0 6.4 So. California
7 21 12 19 36 1952 34.900 -118.900 0 5.3 So. California
7 21 15 13 58 1952 35.183 -118.650 0 5.1 So. California
7 21 17 42 44 1952 35.200 -118.500 0 5.0 So. California
7 21 19 41 22 1952 35.100 -118.800 0 5.5 So. California
The largest earthquake in the continental U.S. since the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. This event occurred about 25 miles south of Bakersfield, CA. Felt over an area of about 300,00 square km. Maximum intensity was XI near Bealville. Twelve were killed, nine from a wall collapse at Tehachapi. 18 were hospitalized and hundreds others injured. Damage estimates were upward of about $40 million U.S. Dollars. Surface ruptures were observed throughout the mountains in the vicinity of the White Wolf Fault. Some railroad tunnels were demolished. A fire caused multi-million damage at Pomona Cycling Plant. Many buildings collapsed at Tehachapi and Arvin and Bakersfield. Felt as far as Gerlach, NV and at Phoenix, AZ. Water splashed from swimming pools in Los Angeles. Landslides were common. Changes in water wells were observed as far away as Goleta.
7 21 8 53 31 1957 68.900 -59.400 0 5.7 Baffin/Davis Strait, Canada
7 21 14 37 24 1958 51.500 -178.430 57 6.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 21 17 39 29 1959 37.000 -112.500 0 5.5 Utah area
This earthquake occurred along the Arizona-Utah border. The quake caused plaster and chimneys to fall at Kanab, Utah. Minor chimneys to walls, plaster and windows was also observed at Fredonia, AZ. A rockslide occurred at the Grand Canyon.
7 21 12 3 41 1971 51.950 -170.540 36 5.7 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 21 23 37 34 1982 54.952 -156.900 33 5.0 Alaska Peninsula
7 21 17 35 18 1983 58.383 -153.047 54 5.0 Southern Alaska
7 21 14 42 26 1986 37.537 -118.443 9 6.6 California/Nevada area
Strong activity near Chalfant Valley. A stronger earthquake occurred on July 21, These shocks injured two and caused up to $2.7 million U.S. Dollars damage in Bishop and Chalfant. At Bishop some chimneys cracked, windows broke and tile and plaster fell. Some walls were cracked. Most damage at Chalfant occurred when mobile homes were shaken from their foundations damaging gas and water lines. Fractures were observed and small landslides and large rockslides were observed in the mountains. The earthquake, although not large was felt as far as Salt Lake City Utah. The Chalfant sequence was the subject of a special study and thousands of foreshocks and aftershocks were recorded.
7 21 14 51 10 1986 37.561 -118.387 10 5.1 California/Nevada area
Small objects were overturned at Benton. Trees and bushes shook strongly. People had trouble standing. At Big Pine and Bishop items were shaken off shelves, dishes and glassware broke, vehicles and people rocked.
7 21 15 24 46 1986 56.592 -153.361 33 5.1 Southern Alaska
Felt at Unalaska and Cold Bay.
7 21 22 7 18 1986 37.498 -118.397 9 5.6 California/Nevada area
7 21 0 9 37 1996 51.212 -169.037 33 5.3 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 21 20 38 19 1996 64.505 -137.726 10 5.0 Northern Alaska
7 21 01 52 01 2012 40.385 -125.528 25 5.1 Off Coast of Northern California
(NEIC) Felt(II) at Arcata, Eureka, McKinleyville and Whitethorn. Also felt at Bayside, Ferndale, Fort Bragg, Petrolia, Samoa and Salyer.
7 21 06 04 21 2012 40.412 -125.331 6 5.2 Off Coast of Northern California
(NEIC) Felt(IV) at Petrolia; (III) at Bayside, Eureka, Ferndale, Rio Dell, Samoa, Trinidad and Whitethorn; (II) at Arcata, Fortuna, McKinleyville and Scotia. Also felt at Garberville, Hydesville, Kneeland, Mendocino, Redcrest and Willow Creek.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 20 0 0 0 1835 37.900 141.900 0 7.6 Off East Coast Honshu
This earthquake was located off Miyagi Prefecture and Sanriki. It triggered a tsunami which washed several hundred houses away. Many people drowned in the tsunami. Sendai castle was destroyed. Maximum tsunami hight was 2.5 meters at Ryori.
7 20 13 38 34 1907 7.100 125.600 60 7.1 Central Philippines
This earthquake was felt within intensity V in the southeastern portion of Mindanao. Felt strongly at Davao with origin probably on the eastern side of the mountain range which separates the Salug and Agusan Rivers. Also felt at Caraga and Baganga with intensity IV and at Suriagao and Cebu about 350 km away from the epicenter.
7 20 2 23 0 1939 -22.000 -179.500 650 7.0 Tonga Islands
7 20 11 2 17 1948 -17.000 -75.000 70 7.1 So. Peru/Bolivia
7 20 19 54 28 1975 -7.104 155.152 44 7.7 Solomon Islands
Felt strongly with intensity VIII. Damage occurred on Bougainville Island. A tsunami was generated with maximum height of 2 meters at Torakina. Also felt strongly in the Shortland Islands.
7 20 22 51 42 1976 -31.340 -179.010 392 7.0 So. Kermadec Islands
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 20 2 10 44 1934 52.000 -173.000 25 6.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 20 0 11 38 1954 38.184 -116.363 8 5.0 California/Nevada area
7 20 9 2 8 1962 39.500 -118.300 0 5.2 California/Nevada area
Near a sparsely settled area of Dixie Valley, Nevada. Felt by many people in Austin, Fallon and Luning. Furniture moved at Luning. Also felt up to 300 km away in Wells, NV.
7 20 0 11 35 1963 65.200 -133.700 33 5.8 Yukon Territory, Canada
7 20 20 11 41 1965 53.900 -166.500 73 5.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 20 13 24 26 1977 54.612 -161.599 53 5.3 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 20 14 26 39 1982 52.259 -168.768 33 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 20 1 59 8 1986 53.530 -167.344 33 5.2 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 20 14 29 45 1986 37.567 -118.439 6 5.6 California/Nevada area
Strong activity near Chalfant Valley. A stronger earthquake occurred on July 21, These shocks injured two and caused up to $2.7 million U.S. Dollars damage in Bishop and Chalfant. At Bishop some chimneys cracked, windows broke and tile and plaster fell. Some walls were cracked. Most damage at Chalfant occurred when mobile homes were shaken from their foundations damaging gas and water lines. Fractures were observed and small landslides and large rockslides were observed in the mountains. The earthquake, although not large was felt as far as Salt Lake City Utah. The Chalfant sequence was the subject of a special study and thousands of foreshocks and aftershocks were recorded.
7 20 14 51 8 1988 51.740 -170.150 33 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 20 11 48 47 1991 54.565 -161.654 33 5.8 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
Felt with intensity IV at Cold Bay, King Cove and Sand Point, Alaska.
7 20 8 53 2 1995 52.854 -174.396 208 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 20 0 30 21 1997 52.562 -167.484 14 6.2 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 20 0 55 25 1997 52.547 -167.473 10 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 20 12 53 50 2010 52.563 -169.341 13 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 20 18 54 11 2012 56.595 -153.542 21 5.1 Kodiak Island region, Alaska
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 19 15 0 0 1835 38.050 142.050 0 7.0 Off East Coast Honshu
This earthquake was located off Miyagi Prefecture and Sanriki. It triggered a tsunami which washed several hundred houses away. Many people drowned in the tsunami. Sendai castle was destroyed. Maximum tsunami height was 2.5 meters at Ryori.
7 19 1 27 26 1934 -0.500 133.300 60 7.0 West Irian, PNG
7 19 19 35 24 1937 -1.500 -76.500 190 7.1 Ecuador
7 19 15 6 10 1959 -15.000 -70.500 200 7.0 Central Peru
7 19 0 14 45 1971 -5.688 153.800 42 7.1 New Britain
Part of the strong seismicity that hit New Ireland and New Britain from July 14 - 31, 1971 including at least two events of M>8.
While not strictly s significant earthquake in the sense required for inclusion in this listing one of the largest earthquakes to ever hit Britain occurred 20 years ago today. This quake hit North Wales hit early on the morning of July 19, 1984 with M 5.4. It was the largest event in the UK in the 20th century and was felt over an area of about 250,000 sq. km (nearly all of the United Kingdom). Much of North and mid Wales was strongly shaken Electricity went out, stone walls fell, animals stampeded and the gables of houses fell. Damage was mitigated by strict building codes in the region. The seismic history of England has been recorded for nearly 2,000 years and a number of damaging events have occurred during in that time.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 19 4 34 0 1909 40.200 -90.000 0 5.7 Northern Plains
Located between Havana and Petersburg, Illinois a bit north of Springfield. Chimneys fell in Illinois, Missouri and Davenport, Iowa. 20 windows broke at and near Petersburg, bricks were dislodged and windows and plaster broke.
7 19 2 38 0 1930 45.000 -123.200 0 5.0 Oregon state, U.S.
Located near Perrydale, Oregon, this event caused plaster to crack at McCoy, Oregon. Roads cracked about half a mile from Perrydale.
7 19 5 6 36 1933 43.000 -127.300 0 5.2 Off Coast of Oregon
7 19 10 45 29 1933 51.750 -174.000 25 6.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 19 10 53 53 1933 51.750 -174.000 25 6.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 19 13 32 21 1933 51.750 -174.000 25 6.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 19 14 59 52 1933 51.750 -174.000 25 6.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 19 20 41 28 1951 51.600 -177.800 64 5.9 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt lightly at Adak.
7 19 23 52 23 1955 56.500 -153.000 0 6.0 Southern Alaska
7 19 19 20 34 1966 51.700 -173.300 47 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 19 1 48 26 1969 68.800 -155.700 15 5.1 Northern Alaska
7 19 9 32 6 1978 56.831 -151.560 13 5.7 Southern Alaska
7 19 17 22 28 1982 51.913 -170.545 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 19 19 9 23 1985 52.900 -173.900 0 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 19 4 31 56 1986 53.300 -165.990 35 5.6 Fox Islands, Aleutians
Felt with Intensity IV at Nikolski, Fox Islands.
7 19 5 4 8 1986 53.339 -165.859 33 5.6 Fox Islands, Aleutians
Felt with Intensity IV at Nikolski, Fox Islands.
7 19 6 53 18 1986 53.600 -167.171 33 5.8 Fox Islands, Aleutians
Felt with Intensity IV at Nikolski, Fox Islands.
7 19 11 31 8 1986 53.600 -167.435 36 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
Felt with Intensity III at Nikolski, Fox Islands.
7 19 20 52 10 1986 53.645 -167.204 33 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
Felt with Intensity III at Nikolski, Fox Islands.
7 19 22 32 36 1986 53.800 -167.500 0 6.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
Felt with Intensity IV at Nikolski, Fox Islands.
7 19 10 54 42 1988 50.506 -129.924 10 5.4 British Colombia
7 19 8 28 57 1996 51.521 -177.665 33 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 19 08 01 48 2004 49.680 -126.940 22 6.4 VANCOUVER ISLAND,
(NEIC) Felt throughout Vancouver Island including Alert Bay, Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, Duncan, Nanaimo, Port Alice, Port McNeill and Victoria. Also felt at Gibsons, Powell River, Sechelt, Vancouver and Whistler. Felt at
7 19 11 41 43 2006 40.281 -124.425 20 5.0 Coast of Northern California
NEIC) Felt(V) at Ferndale; (IV) at Carlotta, Fortuna, Hydesville, Loleta, Rio Dell and Whitethorn; (III) at Bayside, Bridgeville, Eureka, Garberville, Myers Flat, Petrolia, Redway, San Francisco and Scotia; (II) at Arcata, McKinleyville and Willits. Felt at Alameda, Alderpoint, Berkeley, Blocksburg, Blue Lake, Burnt Ranch, Daly City, Elk, Fort Bragg, Fresno, Kneeland, Korbel, Laytonville, Leggett, Littleriver, Oakland, Peircy, Redcrest, Redding, Salyer, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Willow Creek. Also felt at Reno,
7 19 11 44 33 2006 57.143 -154.971 38 5.3 Kodiak Island, Alaska
7 19 01 00 22 2008 44.330 -129.304 10 5.0 Off Coast of Oregon
7 19 08 20 30 2010 52.655 -169.333 10 5.6 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 19 17 15 04 2010 49.460 -130.047 10 5.3 Vancouver Island, Canada
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 18 19 4 52 1928 -5.000 -79.500 0 7.0 Ecuador
7 18 0 0 0 1934 -11.000 166.100 0 8.1 Vanuatu Islands
Felt widely in the Vanuatu and Banks Islands.
7 18 1 36 24 1934 8.140 -82.380 0 7.7 Costa Rica
7 18 16 59 38 1934 7.750 -82.250 0 7.0 Costa Rica
Destructive at David and Puerto Armuelles, Panama. Up to $1 million U.S. dollars damage. Maximum intensity up to VII. Five damaging and large earthquakes occurred on July 17-18 including these two in Panama and two in the Vanuatu Islands with M 8.1 each. An earthquake also occurred in Taiwan with M 6.3-7.0 and killed up to 50 people.
7 18 19 40 15 1934 -11.800 166.500 60 8.1 Vanuatu Islands
7 18 6 19 34 1956 -5.070 130.260 128 7.4 West Irian, PNG
No surface expression due to intermediate depth of this hypocenter.
7 18 19 55 4 1959 15.500 120.500 200 7.0 Luzon, Philippines
Felt with intensity VI at Dagupan and with IV at Manila, Philippines
7 18 5 24 48 1969 38.300 119.400 35 7.8 So. China
One of the most violent earthquakes of 1969. The epicenter was located in the Gulf of Chihli off the mouth of the Huang Ho. The event was felt in T'ien-Ching, Beijing, and as far as the island of Kyushu, Japan. Some damage was reported in the area around the Gulf of Chihli.
7 18 8 39 6 1992 39.675 143.027 35 7.0 NE. of Honshu
7 18 10 20 12 1992 39.500 143.060 33 7.0 NE. of Honshu
Felt with intensity III at Aomori, Hachinohe and surrounding area and with intensity II at Akita. Felt as far south as Tokyo. A tsunami was generated with maximum wave height of 46 cm at Ofunato.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 18 22 50 0 1894 41.224 -111.959 0 5.0 Utah
Felt in Ogden, Utah. Three distinct shocks were felt. Walls were cracked. Dishes shook and fell from tables. Citizens were frightened.
7 18 6 1 0 1932 48.000 -121.800 0 5.7 Washington state, U.S.
Widely felt shock near Sultan, Washington. Felt from Leavenworth on the east to throughout the Puget Sound area of Washington. No damage was reported. It is likely that the earthquake was at a deep focus because of the large area affected.
7 18 1 1 15 1937 54.000 -166.500 70 6.2 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 18 3 26 38 1939 49.010 -129.220 0 6.5 Vancouver Island area
7 18 6 6 58 1946 49.540 -129.710 0 6.5 Vancouver Island area
7 18 7 16 26 1946 49.340 -130.270 0 6.5 Vancouver Island area
These three earthquakes were likely felt in their epicenter areas, but this is not documented.
7 18 14 27 58 1946 34.533 -115.983 0 5.6 So. California
Located in San Bernardino County. Small objects shifted in Yucca Valley and White Water. Little damage due to light settlement in the epicentral region.
7 18 0 39 21 1958 51.400 -176.600 0 5.8 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 18 17 3 58 1958 58.500 -138.500 0 5.0 Southeast Alaska
7 18 1 48 39 1970 51.400 -178.500 46 5.7 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt with intensity IV at Adak, Andreanof Islands.
7 18 1 52 56 1970 51.410 -178.660 56 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 18 3 40 16 1982 55.770 -159.396 79 5.2 Alaska Peninsula
7 18 19 20 20 1989 51.720 -177.240 33 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 18 5 37 31 1995 60.910 -60.730 27 5.0 Baffin/Davis Strait, Canada
7 18 19 48 04 2010 52.815 -169.719 10 6.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 18 22 38 38 2011 51.280 178.944 19 5.8 Rat Islands, Aleutians
7 18 13 20 28 2015 51.551 -176.753 51 5.1 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 17 7 34 12 1956 -7.000 128.000 450 7.0 Banda Sea
The hypocenter was too deep for significant surface expression of surface effects.
7 17 19 42 23 1980 -12.525 165.916 33 8.0 Vanuatu Islands
This event was felt in the Banks Islands and the Torres Islands. It generated a tsunami which was observed as far away as Hawaii with height up to 27 cm and in Western Samoa.
7 17 8 49 13 1998 -2.961 141.926 10 7.1 Papua New Guinea
The earthquake did relatively little damage but did generate a strong tsunami which killed nearly 2500 people while leaving nearly 10,000 homeless. The tsunami hit the beach near Sissano with wave heights up to about 15 meters. Villages along the coast were destroyed and strongly damaged. The earthquake was felt along the coast of northern Papua New Guinea.
7 17 08 19 26 2006 -9.284 107.419 20 7.7 South of Java Indonesia
(NEIC) Four-hundred and thirteen people killed, 2,741 injured and 15 missing in Ciamis; 62 people killed, 6,124 injured and 2 missing in Tasikmalaya; 15 people killed and 244 injured at Banjar; 1 person killed and 30 injured in Garut; 157 people killed, 104 injured and 15 missing in Cilacap; 10 people killed, 22 injured and 33 missing in Kebumen; 1 person killed in Banyumas; 3 people killed and 10 injured in Gunung Kidul; 3 people killed in Bantul. At least 1,540 buildings damaged or destroyed, 176 boats destroyed and many roads damaged in Jawa Barat. At least 83 buildings damaged and 698 boats damaged or destroyed in Jawa Tengah. Felt (IV) at Bandung, Jakarta, Pangandaran and Tasikmalaya; (III) at Cianjur; (II) at Karangkates, Sawahan and Yogyakarta. Felt at Banda Aceh, Sukabumi and Surabaya. Also felt at Broome, Australia; Subang Jaya, Malaysia and in Singapore. All deaths and damage were a result of a tsunami with maximum runup heights of 4.6 m at Widarapayung, 3.6 m at Cikembulan, 3.4 m at Parang Kusumo and 1.8 m at Pangandaran. Inundation was at least 457 m at Buntong, 422 m at Cikembulan and 304 m at Suwuk. Wave heights in centimeters (peak-to-trough) were recorded at the following selected tide stations: 82.7 at Christmas Island, 28.8 at Hillarys, 19.5 at Esperance, 11.9 at Cocos Island and 4.5 at Broome, Australia; 24.3 at Benoa and 11.9 at Sabang, Indonesia; 21.4 at Hanimaadhoo, Maldives; 73.8 at Rodriguez, Mauritius.
U.S./CANADA
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 17 1 2 11 1923 63.000 -147.000 0 5.6 Central Alaska
7 17 21 58 23 1955 54.400 -168.300 33 5.8 Fox Islands, Aleutians
Felt with Intensity III.
7 17 23 52 23 1955 56.300 -153.200 0 6.1 Southern Alaska
7 17 19 2 13 1958 51.540 -176.680 0 5.8 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 17 19 29 36 1958 51.400 -176.700 0 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 17 20 59 24 1958 51.450 -176.690 0 6.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 17 18 21 35 1965 54.500 -161.500 37 5.0 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 17 11 28 13 1967 51.100 -169.300 33 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 17 4 3 39 1969 51.380 -179.740 54 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 17 20 51 36 1969 64.000 -147.300 0 5.1 Northern Alaska
7 17 20 54 41 1969 65.300 -141.900 100 5.0 Northern Alaska
7 17 22 3 37 1969 64.000 -147.300 0 5.1 Northern Alaska
7 17 10 42 42 1974 51.662 -173.509 45 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 17 18 24 47 1975 31.927 -115.777 17 5.0 So. California
7 17 20 44 30 1979 62.273 -148.136 58 5.3 Central Alaska
7 17 19 31 30 1985 51.620 -172.919 33 5.9 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 17 2 26 19 1989 51.900 -168.100 0 5.3 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 17 7 12 9 1991 50.935 -130.162 10 5.3 British Colombia
7 17 17 7 50 1992 51.280 -175.700 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 17 12 07 26 2001 36.014 -117.861 7 5.2 Central California
(NEIC) Felt (IV) at Inyokern, Kernville and Trona; (III) at Bodfish, Lone Pine, Ridgecrest and Weldon; (II) at Bakersfield, Porterville, Three Rivers and Wofford Heights, California.
7 17 19 15 03 2005 18.779 -155.447 32 5.1 Hawaii
(HVO). Felt throughout the Island of Hawaii, maximum intensity V. Felt throughout Maui, maximum intensity III. Felt (III) on Lanai and (II-III) in much of Molokai and Oahu. Felt at Kapaa, Koloa and Princeville, Kauai.
7 17 22 51 55 2008 44.371 -129.417 10 5.7 Off Coast of Oregon
Part of a series of events off the Coast of Oregon on this date.
7 18 05 56 44 2010 52.876 -169.848 14 6.6 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 17 11 49 34 2014 60.309 -140.418 10 6.0 Southeast Alaska
NEIC reported this earthquake was felt with intensity II-III in Yakutat and Elfin Cove, Alaska and II in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 16 20 3 0 1918 35.800 25.500 150 7.0 Aegean Sea
Intermediate depth of focus prevented damage or injuries.
7 16 7 7 17 1955 37.650 27.260 40 7.0 Aegean Sea
Destructive earthquake on Samos where 40 houses were destroyed at Karlovasi and three were injured at Tiganion. Also destructive in Turkey and in the region of Izmir where 3 were killed, 12 injured and 500 houses were destroyed. Felt over an area of 230,000 sq. km.
7 16 15 7 11 1956 22.240 95.730 39 7.0 Myanmar
Destructive earthquake in upper Burma/Myanmar. Damage was observed in Mandalay. 38 dead, 50 injured at Sagaing. 80% of houses in Mandalay were damaged 22 km from the epicenter.
7 16 7 26 35 1990 15.679 121.172 25 7.8 Luzon, Philippines
More than 1500 killed and 3000 injured. Severe damage was observed in Bataan and Manila. Fissures and surface faulting were located along the Philippine and Digdig Fault. Felt with maximum intensity VII in Manila.
7 16 7 45 59 1990 15.639 121.146 33 7.5 Luzon, Philippines
7 16 11 56 38 1998 -10.976 166.279 111 7.1 Vanuatu Islands
No surface expressions due to intermediate depth of this earthquake.
7 16 3 57 46 2000 -7.747 150.917 10 7.3 New Ireland
Not felt strongly in this remote region.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 16 19 0 0 1906 34.000 -107.000 0 6.3 SW U.S.A
This was the most severe of a series of three events in this region in 1906. It was felt at Raton, New Mexico and 255 miles to the northwest and at Douglas, Arizona 250 miles to the southwest but was strongest at Socorro, N.Mexico. A train about 10 miles from Socorro was nearly derailed.
7 16 7 7 48 1936 46.000 -118.500 0 5.8 Washington state, U.S.
This earthquake occurred on the border between eastern Washington and Oregon and was destructive at Freewater, State Line and Umapine. Plaster and chimneys were destroyed and damage occurred in schools and other buildings. Well water changed and cracks appeared in the ground (in one case nearly over an area of 1500 X 75 feet). Some cracks were up to 200 feet long and water came out of them . Felt over a large area of Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
7 16 21 19 39 1960 65.890 -167.030 0 5.5 Northern Alaska
Felt widely in the Seward Peninsula. At Teller, cans fell and hanging objects swung.
7 16 12 54 41 1962 62.300 -153.100 39 6.0 Central Alaska
In south-central Alaska walls cracked and goods were displaced especially in Anchorage. At Farewell small objects and furniture were overturned. Several landslides were reported at Puntilla. Felt by all in McGrath.
7 16 16 36 36 1972 58.439 -154.272 33 5.2 Southern Alaska
7 16 0 10 23 1984 52.480 -168.550 48 5.2 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 16 17 57 51 1985 34.543 -116.842 1 5.2 So. California
M 5.2 is NEIC MB magnitude (ML is 3.9). Earthquake was not reported felt.
7 16 20 46 55 1988 51.940 -170.790 52 5.9 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 16 19 59 12 2011 54.787 -161.290 36 6.2 Unimak Island, Alaska
(NEIC) Items knocked from shelves(V) at Cold Bay. Felt (IV) at King Cove and Sand Point. Also felt at Akutan.
7 16 11 14 31 2013 51.181 179.770 42 5.1 Rat Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 15 5 35 13 1945 17.500 146.500 120 7.1 No. Marianas
7 15 7 59 8 1981 -17.260 167.601 30 7.1 Vanuatu Islands
Minor damage in the Shepherd Islands area.
7 15 20 27 51 2003 -2.598 68.382 10 7.6 Carlsberg Ridge
Felt strongly in the Maldive Islands.
7 15 04 27 14 2004 -17.680 -178.760 565 7.1 FIJI REGION
7 15 09 22 29 2009 -45.762 166.562 12 7.8 South Island, New Zealand
(NEIC) A water main was broken at Winton, walls of buildings were cracked at Invercargill and items fell from shelves throughout Southland. Power outages occurred in several parts of the South Island. Several small landslides were also reported. Geodetic measurements indicate the southern tip of the South Island shifted as much as 35 cm to the west-southwest. Felt (VI) at Te Anau and Tuatapere; (V) at Arrowtown, Edendale, Lumsden and Winton; (IV) at Bluff, Gore, Invercargill, Outram, Queenstown and Wanaka. Felt throughout the South Island, the southern part of the North Island and as far away as southeast Australia. A tsunami with wave heights in centimeters (peak-to- trough) was recorded at the following stations: 100 at Jackson Bay; 25 at Charleston; 12 at Dog Island, New Zealand; 14 at Port Kembla and 6 at Spring Bay, TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 15 22 0 0 1915 40.239 -111.656 0 5.0 Yellowstone/Wyoming
Felt widely in northern Utah. Ceilings cracked at Provo. Intensity was VI in Salt Lake City and V at Heber and Midvale.
7 15 7 26 1 1964 52.100 -170.600 30 5.6 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 15 8 36 41 1965 61.700 -134.900 33 5.0 Yukon Territory, Canada
7 15 14 16 7 1965 37.310 -74.390 0 5.3 Off East Coast U.S.
7 15 0 24 2 1971 54.600 -133.600 18 5.3 British Colombia
7 15 5 50 19 1979 51.984 -170.572 22 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 15 7 51 55 1981 51.510 -174.930 39 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 15 8 25 37 1981 51.368 -174.777 39 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 15 13 5 41 1981 51.420 -174.850 45 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 15 3 55 55 1983 52.017 -176.639 130 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 15 7 48 59 1983 60.318 -140.914 11 5.1 Central Alaska
7 15 5 32 41 1990 52.834 -168.415 57 5.2 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 15 4 53 19 1998 37.564 -118.805 6 5.1 California/Nevada area
Felt strongly at Mammoth Lakes, California. Small items knocked from shelves in the Lake Crowley area, California. Also felt at Bishop, CA.
7 15 12 06 52 2004 49.750 -126.860 18 5.9 VANCOUVER ISLAND,
7 15 15 48 54 2005 20.441 -155.133 17 5.3 Hawaii
(NEIC) Felt (V) at Honokaa, Honomu, Ookala, Papaikou and Pepeekeo; (IV) at Hakalau, Hawi, Hilo, Kamuela, Keaau, Laupahoehoe, Paauilo, Pahoa, Papaaloa and Waikoloa; (III) at Captain Cook, Holualoa, Kailua Kona, Kapaau and Volcano. Felt throughout the Island of Hawaii. Also felt (IV) at Hawaii Kai, Kailua, Manoa and Waimanalo; (III) at Honolulu; (II) at Makiki and Makawao and Wailuku; (II) at Kihei and Lahaina, Maui. Palolo Valley, Oahu. Felt (III) at Haiku, Kula,
7 15 13 08 01 2007 52.491 -168.035 15 6.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 15 17 01 48 2007 56.074 -161.815 10 5.1 Unimak Island, Aleutians
7 15 04 04 34 2009 51.321 -178.279 58 5.1 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
7 15 22 13 20 2014 53.033 -167.616 49 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 14 9 0 0 1699 -11.800 -77.500 40 7.8 Central Peru
Violent in Lima, Peru. Felt with maximum intensity VII.
7 14 13 32 0 1899 60.000 -150.000 0 7.2 Central Alaska
This was a severe earthquake felt in the Cook Inlet of Alaska. The area most affected was near Tyonek.
7 14 10 27 0 1906 4.600 -74.000 0 7.6 Colombia
Strong earthquakes were felt in Bogota, Colombia on both July 11 and 14.
7 14 5 52 53 1940 51.750 177.500 80 7.8 Rat Islands
Felt at Adak, Alaska.
7 14 7 1 0 1947 1.380 -77.290 0 7.0 Colombia
Two people were killed. Moderate damage with intensity to IX at Pasto, Colombia.
7 14 6 23 52 1957 -27.100 -178.000 200 7.1 No. Kermadec Islands
7 14 6 11 29 1971 -5.500 153.900 47 8.1 New Britain
Moderate Damage in Papua New Guinea with maximum intensity VI in New Ireland and Bougainville. A Tsunami was generated. Slight damage occurred and several were injured. Landslides were reported in New Britain one of which blocked the road from Rabaul to Kokopo for a length of about 300 meters. The tsunami was observed in Rabaul about 30 minutes after the earthquake with maximum height of 2 meters and flooded the southeast coast of New Britain where it reached 3 meters in some areas. The earthquake was also felt at Wide Bay, New Britain and Kieta and Wakunai, Bougainville Island.
7 14 4 51 21 1973 35.200 86.500 32 7.5 Xizang
Earthquake in Tibet. The event was preceded by several strong foreshocks in the two days prior to the event. Little damage because of the remoteness of the epicentral region.
7 14 20 42 43 1989 -8.090 125.110 33 7.1 Banda Sea
The earthquake injured at least seven people and damaged up to 38 buildings on Alor, Timor.
7 14 9 9 5 1991 37.000 68.000 0 7.2 Afghanistan
This event was felt strongly in northern Afghanistan and northern Pakistan. Felt with maximum intensity V. Also felt in Tashkent, U.S.S.R and in the Changigarh and Srinagar areas of India.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 14 0 0 0 1831 47.600 -70.100 0 5.7 New England
This was one of two earthquake of about equal intensity which occurred near the mouth of the Saguenay during 1831.
7 14 13 32 0 1899 60.000 -150.000 0 7.2 Central Alaska
This was a severe earthquake felt in the Cook Inlet of Alaska. The area most affected was near Tyonek.
7 14 22 22 25 1926 66.000 -163.000 0 5.6 Northern Alaska
7 14 0 0 0 1940 52.000 178.000 80 7.7 Rat Islands, Aleutians
7 14 8 40 48 1959 51.500 -172.000 0 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 14 19 43 46 1962 40.430 -125.520 18 5.1 Off Coast of No. California
Felt over an area of about 2500 square miles off northwestern California in Humboldt County. No damage was reported but small objects and furniture shifted and windows, dishes and doors rattled.
7 14 12 47 26 1964 41.700 -125.600 33 5.4 Off Coast of No. California
No reports of felt activity. An earthquake occurred along the California-Mexico border about the same time and was felt widely in that region.
7 14 15 50 3 1964 48.900 -122.500 33 5.0 Washington state, U.S.
Occurred near Bellingham, Washington. Felt throughout northwestern Washington and British Columbia, Canada. Slight damage occurred at Bellingham, Custer and Sumas, Washington and at Abbotsford and White Rock B.C. Loud noises were heard in several towns during the earthquake. Felt area about 8000 square miles.
7 14 22 59 9 1964 59.500 -144.800 20 5.1 Southeast Alaska
7 14 13 45 58 1965 52.400 -168.600 33 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 14 17 55 52 1965 52.630 -168.490 6 5.2 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 14 18 1 30 1965 52.500 -168.600 22 5.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 14 12 18 17 1966 56.200 -149.800 33 5.2 Southern Alaska
7 14 5 8 22 1973 58.000 -138.003 33 5.0 Southeast Alaska
7 14 12 15 47 1982 60.395 -153.275 185 5.4 Central Alaska
7 14 17 31 29 1988 43.500 -114.500 0 5.4 Montana/Idaho
7 14 15 12 14 1993 52.190 -170.710 33 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 14 18 38 9 1994 55.470 -163.860 166 5.4 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 14 19 6 27 1995 53.315 -166.835 33 5.6 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 14 17 7 14 1996 51.100 -176.400 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 14 11 01 27 2010 51.811 -176.113 50 5.6 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 13 0 0 0 1605 19.900 110.500 0 7.5 Southeast Asia
Moderate damage was observed in Guangdong Province, China. Maximum intensity up to intensity X. At least 1200 were killed. A large number of walls tumbled and homes were destroyed in Yu-lin and Lou-tchoan.
7 13 11 13 34 1923 31.000 130.500 0 7.2 Kyushu, Japan area
7 13 11 12 15 1936 -24.500 -70.000 60 7.3 Coast No. Chile
7 13 1 18 23 1974 7.700 -77.700 12 7.3 Colombia
About 50 houses were partially destroyed and collapsed. Eleven were killed. The earthquake was strongly felt in central and western Colombia, Panama and Maracaibo and Caracas, Venezuela.
7 13 2 50 17 1991 41.898 -125.815 5 7.0 Off Coast of No. California
This earthquake was located off the coast of Oregon and California. It was felt with intensity IV at Coquille, Harbor and Reedsport, Oregon. It was also felt with intensity IV at Bandon, Coos Bay, Langlois and Ophir. Felt from Crescent City and Klamath, California and throughout much of western Oregon and northern California.
7 13 2 35 56 1994 -16.620 167.518 33 7.3 Vanuatu Islands
Felt with intensity VI at Port Vila and with intensity V on Malakula. Felt throughout the Vanuatu Islands in Ambryn, Aoba, Efate, Epi, Erromango, Espiritu Santo, Maewo and Pentecost.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 13 0 59 33 1957 52.000 -169.500 0 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 13 8 10 1 1958 57.910 -136.990 0 5.6 Southeast Alaska
Felt at Sitka. Aftershock of major earthquake of July 9, 1958.
7 13 12 28 47 1959 52.000 -172.000 33 6.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 13 6 47 54 1964 44.700 -129.800 33 5.5 Off Coast of Oregon
Followed on July 14 by strongly felt earthquake near Seattle.
7 13 11 54 46 1964 42.520 -126.730 3 5.2 Off Coast of Oregon
7 13 14 9 21 1965 51.520 -178.360 55 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 13 2 59 27 1973 49.000 -128.289 18 5.2 Vancouver Island area
7 13 11 9 58 1974 40.372 -125.182 1 5.0 Off Coast of No. California
7 13 13 25 17 1978 52.260 -168.830 10 5.8 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 13 5 58 1 1981 67.791 -161.520 12 5.0 Northern Alaska
7 13 22 10 7 1981 50.206 -173.186 37 5.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 13 13 47 9 1986 33.076 -117.876 10 5.8 So. California
This earthquake caused up to $700,000 U.S. dollars in damage in San Diego County, CA. The damage in San Diego was mostly to plate glass windows, walls and plaster and downed chimneys. Felt over most of southern California from Las Vegas NV to Yuma, AZ.
7 13 2 50 17 1991 41.898 -125.815 5 7.0 Off Coast of No. California
This earthquake was located off the coast of Oregon and California. It was felt with intensity IV at Coquille, Harbor and Reedsport, Oregon. It was also felt with intensity IV at Bandon, Coos Bay, Langlois and Ophir. Felt from Crescent City and Klamath, California and throughout much of western Oregon and northern California.
7 13 15 10 30 1996 51.358 -177.851 25 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 13 21 54 43 2007 51.838 -176.280 35 5.9 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 12 7 0 0 1687 -32.750 -70.730 0 7.3 Central Chile
7 12 0 0 0 1688 38.400 26.900 0 7.5 Aegean Sea
A strong aftershock of an earthquake that occurred on July 10 at Smyrna. That earthquake caused the peninsula to separate from the mainland by up to 100 feet. The town of Smyrna was ruined by fire and earthquake. Walls were thrown down. The surface of the earth subsided by up to two feet. Vast fissures were observed. Between 15,000 and 20,000 were killed.
7 12 12 45 0 1785 4.700 -73.800 0 7.0 Colombia
Much damage was caused to churches (at least two destroyed) and towns throughout the region. Damage estimated at the time at least 600,000 pesos. At Santa Fe de Bogota. At least 14 killed with severe damage throughout the area. A strong earthquake on the Island of Antigua occurred the day before on July 11, 1785 which destroyed much of the Island.
7 12 4 7 36 1911 9.000 126.000 60 7.8 Central Philippines
An extremely destructive earthquake which caused great damage. Heavy furniture was see rolling along church floors. Houses tilted to one side. Threw trees to the ground. High waves were observed in lakes which invaded far inland (probably a seiche). In La Paz the roof fell off the church and houses. Many buildings tilted. Large cracks appeared on the ground. The ground moved in waves as if it were water. Nearly all houses were damaged or destroyed in Veruela and Butuan. Trees fell. Damage was also observed in Ninatuan, Boston, Baganga, Caraga, Davao, and Cagayan where clocks stopped bells rang and general alarm was created. Felt throughout most of Mindanao.
7 12 21 7 58 1927 44.600 145.100 100 7.0 Hokkaido, Japan
7 12 1 58 52 1947 45.400 150.000 45 7.0 So. Kurils
7 12 13 17 11 1993 42.790 139.200 20 8.0 Hokkaido, Japan
This earthquake killed at least 240 people in the region of Hokkaido, Japan. this toll included several fishermen. The damage to 540 houses which were destroyed and nearly 2000 more which were damaged was caused by fires, earthquake and accompanying tsunami. About 600 fishing boats were lost. The tsunami reached maximum height of 31 meters on the southwest coast of Okushiri Island. It also caused extensive damage to a factory in Russia at Kamenka, Sakhalin Island.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 12 0 0 0 1861 45.400 -75.400 0 5.7 New York State
Epicenter was near Ottawa where chimneys fell. Felt also at Montreal and at Syracuse, New York where it shook furniture.
7 12 12 15 0 1906 34.000 -107.000 0 6.3 SW U.S.A
This was the first of a series at Socorro, New Mexico where smaller foreshocks began around July 2. This earthquake was felt with intensity VIII and destroyed some homes and chimneys and walls, especially those made of abobe. Fissures in the ground were observed and the ground was seen to move in wave-like fashion. Followed by several local shocks on July 16 and November 15.
7 12 19 24 10 1932 26.500 -110.000 0 6.8 Gulf of California
7 12 19 30 23 1944 44.500 -115.500 0 6.1 Montana/Idaho
Near Seafoam, Idaho. At the Ranger Station in Seafoam a new cabin was nearly displaced from its foundations. Boulders rolled down the hillside and some rocks were observed to move at least a foot into the air. Felt in Montana, Oregon and Washington States.
7 12 21 56 27 1946 53.500 -169.000 100 6.8 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 12 11 9 10 1950 52.500 -167.500 0 6.2 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 12 16 5 25 1954 39.300 -118.500 0 5.1 California/Nevada area
Another event in the Dixie Valley Swarm.
7 12 10 32 2 1967 54.900 -161.100 33 5.0 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 12 22 57 8 1971 51.680 -174.100 15 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 12 1 27 56 1981 67.697 -161.442 34 5.3 Northern Alaska
7 12 17 3 25 1981 52.481 -169.183 36 5.3 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 12 15 10 4 1983 61.028 -147.147 17 6.4 Central Alaska
Felt with intensity VI over an area of about 600,000 sq. km. The epicenter was near that of the Good Friday quake of 1964. The Valdez Airport Terminal suffered about $1 million U.S. dollars damage. May have been caused by a break in a dam in Berg Lake where the water level dropped 210 ft. and the countryside was flooded. Dishes, glassware, walls were damaged at Girdwood and Valdez. Felt in Alaska and in the Yukon Territory, Canada.
7 12 17 31 27 1983 59.951 -152.921 95 5.0 Southern Alaska
7 12 18 42 25 1993 52.048 -166.393 10 5.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 12 11 15 59 1998 52.648 -174.333 173 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 12 23 01 38 2003 54.880 -134.320 10 6.0 QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLAND, B.C
7 12 00 01 22 2008 51.360 -176.277 20 5.3 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
7 12 15 46 02 2008 43.294 -126.445 10 5.0 Off coast of Oregon
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 11 22 14 0 1889 43.200 78.700 40 8.3 Kirgizstan/Xinjiang
Moderate damage occurred in Chilik, Kazakhstan and in Alma Ata with maximum intensity X. The earthquake was strongly felt in the populated areas of Uytal and Sazonovka. 3000 structures were reported ruined. Fissures were found along the convergence of the Charyn and Chilik Rivers. Landslides were common. A huge wave in the Issyk Kul lake gushed up onto the shore and flooded the bank for a considerable distance. The earthquake was felt over an area (with intensity VII) of 160,000 square km and with intensity VI up to 600 km from the epicenter. Shaking was reported as much as 1500 km from the epicenter.
7 11 7 39 0 1899 48.000 146.000 499 7.5 So. Kurils
7 11 8 38 0 1905 49.500 97.300 20 7.0 Mongolia
Strong aftershock of the great Mongolian earthquake (M 8.3) on July 9.
7 11 15 37 30 1905 22.000 143.000 450 7.3 Volcano Islands
7 11 19 44 44 1924 37.100 83.600 0 7.2 Xizang
7 11 2 10 25 1943 -32.500 -178.500 180 7.0 So. Kermadec Islands
7 11 4 46 42 1946 17.000 -94.500 130 7.1 Chiapas, Mexico
Felt with some damage in the region of Veracruz, Chiapas, Oaxaca and also in Mexico City. Damage was moderate.
7 11 18 21 56 1951 29.000 139.300 500 7.0 Bonin Islands
7 11 20 41 47 1976 7.410 -78.050 3 7.0 Panama/No. Colombia
The second strong shock of the day. The first caused damage in the Jaque area and was felt in Colombia and Western Venezuela. This second event injured seven and caused additional damage in the Panama-Colombia area.
7 11 12 56 28 1983 -60.889 -53.020 10 7.0 Southern Ocean
7 11 21 46 40 1995 21.966 99.196 13 7.1 Myanmar
Eleven people were reported killed and 136 injured. Nearly 100,000 homes were destroyed and an additional 42,000 damaged. Strongest damage occurred in Lancang, Menglian and Ximeng, China. Damage occurred as far as Myanmar.
7 11 14 14 16 1999 15.782 -88.330 10 7.0 Coast of Central America
Two persons were killed, one from a heart attack. At least forty were injured in the Puerto Barrios area of Guatemala. Damage was reported to bridges, houses and highways. Damage was also reported from Honduras. The earthquake was felt from Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Mexico.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 11 4 15 0 1855 34.100 -118.100 0 6.1 So. California
Occurred in the Los Angeles area. Four shocks were felt and caused bells in San Gabriel Mission Church fell. An adobe building on Raymond Fault was wrecked. Nearly all structures in the Los Angeles area were damaged (about 26 buildings). The walls of the Star Hotel were cracked. A tsunami was observed.
7 11 22 0 0 1880 42.000 -112.300 0 5.0 Montana/Idaho
Two houses were badly shaken at Portage, Utah. People ran into the streets.
7 11 16 41 48 1942 38.300 -116.100 16 5.0 California/Nevada area
Two shocks rattled windows and were felt in Tonopah and Manhattan.
7 11 7 43 5 1958 50.500 -175.000 0 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 11 9 44 19 1964 59.700 -146.100 28 5.3 Southern Alaska
7 11 20 25 40 1964 59.700 -146.200 40 5.6 Southern Alaska
7 11 7 12 58 1965 58.000 -151.400 7 5.1 Southern Alaska
7 11 1 11 19 1966 53.460 -167.650 32 5.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 11 23 23 12 1973 51.972 -176.102 63 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 11 2 55 2 1978 52.765 -132.104 10 5.4 British Colombia
7 11 12 28 4 1979 55.180 -134.890 18 5.1 British Colombia
Felt with intensity IV at Craig, Hydsburg, Klawock and throughout southeastern Alaska.
7 11 14 7 31 1979 62.870 -127.570 18 5.0 Yukon Territory, Canada
7 11 8 58 8 1981 52.411 -170.576 52 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 11 15 14 4 1990 59.325 -136.476 10 5.8 Southeast Alaska
Felt with intensity V at Skagway, AK (slight damage). Also felt at Auke Bay, Haines and Juneau and as far as the Yukon Territory, Canada.
7 11 18 14 16 1992 35.210 -118.066 11 5.7 So. California
Felt with intensity V at Adelanta, California City and Edwards Air Force Base. Felt in Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties.
7 11 2 3 56 1997 44.254 -129.199 46 5.4 Off Coast of Oregon
7 11 1 32 28 2000 57.369 -154.206 44 6.8 Southern Alaska
Felt throughout the Kodiak area north to Anchorage, Alaska with maximum intensity V. Minor damage was observed on Kodiak.
7 11 1 38 45 2000 57.401 -154.269 67 5.6 Southern Alaska
7 11 04 04 22 2006 51.195 -179.123 53 5.0 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 10 0 30 0 1586 -12.100 -77.000 40 8.6 Central Peru
This earthquake was highly destructive in the Lima, Peru area. Lima was mostly destroyed and the towers of the cathedral collapsed. The event was preceded by ominous rumbles which caused the residents to run from their homes saving most, but between 14 and 22 were killed by falling homes. Damage was also recorded in Callao, Chancau, Ica and Cusco. A tsunami was generated. The sea came in fourteen fathoms (26 meters) high immediately after the shock and inundated the country for two leagues (10 km) from the shore. The tsunami was also observed in Tokura, Japan where it reached a height of 1-2 meters.
7 10 4 0 0 1887 46.000 21.200 0 7.0 Romania/Bulgaria
7 10 0 0 0 1894 40.600 28.700 0 7.0 Romania/Bulgaria
This earthquake was destructive in the Gulf of Izmit near the same epicenter as the earthquake of August 1999 which killed nearly 20,000. The most severe damage was in the areas of Istanbul, Adapazari and Katirli where 83 were killed. An addition 990 were killed in the Sapanca area including 276 killed by falling buildings and other construction. Three dams providing water to Istanbul were badly damaged. Mud volcanoes were observed on the Sakarya river. Most surrounding villages were totally destroyed and liquefaction was common along with landslides in the epicentral area. A tsunami was generated which had maximum height of 1.5 meters.
7 10 10 51 10 1926 1.000 126.000 40 7.0 Mindanao, Philippines
7 10 5 49 52 1940 44.900 130.400 560 7.3 NE China
7 10 3 53 38 1949 39.200 70.800 18 7.4 Hindu Kush/Pakistan
The New Catalog of Strong Earthquakes in the U.S.S.R. (1982) says that in an instant all the buildings in Khaft were destroyed. There were great landslides and the dust caused the entire area to grow dark. Trees were tossed to the ground. A car on the road had passengers flung from the vehicle. Nearly all construction was destroyed in the epicentral region for about 70 km along the fault that ruptured. Maximum intensity of IX to X was reached in the mountains. An avalanche along the Yasman River had a length of about 20 km and a width of over 1 km. The number killed was probably in the thousands although no official totals were published at the time.
7 10 6 15 51 1958 58.600 -137.100 0 7.9 Southeast Alaska
One of the strongest shocks in Alaska during the 20th Century. The only settled region was that of Yakutat and effects there were relatively minor. Three were killed on Khantaak Island. One of the largest tsunamis ever recorded was caused by a massive rockslide that hit Lituya Bay causing water to surge up the sides of the bay up to 1800 feet. A gravity wave then swept out to sea killing at least two. At Yakutat cabins, bridges, docks and oil lines were damaged and a water tower fell. In the mountains trees were uprooted, and large landslides occurred. In the coastal plain sand blows and fissures were observed. Underwater cable breaks were common.
7 10 18 29 16 1975 6.507 126.642 86 7.0 Mindanao, Philippines
Felt with intensity IV in eastern Mindanao.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 10 7 10 0 1877 39.300 -120.000 0 5.0 California/Nevada area
7 10 0 43 0 1917 35.250 -120.500 0 5.0 Off So. California
In the Lopez Canyon area of southern California. Chimneys cracked and rocks rolled down hillsides. One of a series of earthquakes in the area over a four day period.
7 10 2 22 10 1919 50.000 -128.000 0 5.0 British Colombia
Not reported felt by the Canadian Geological Survey.
7 10 13 27 0 1925 46.000 -111.200 0 5.0 Yellowstone/Wyoming
Strong aftershock of the M 6.75 which occurred on June 28. Felt with intensity V in the epicentral area around Gallatin County and Clarkston Valley, Montana.
7 10 10 48 45 1947 73.000 -71.000 0 6.0 Baffin/Davis Strait, Canada
7 10 6 15 51 1958 58.600 -137.100 0 7.9 Southeast Alaska
One of the strongest shocks in Alaska during the 20th Century. The only settled region was that of Yakutat and effects there were relatively minor. Three were killed on Khantaak Island. One of the largest tsunamis ever recorded was caused by a massive rockslide that hit Lituya Bay causing water to surge up the sides of the bay up to 1800 feet. A gravity wave then swept out to sea killing at least two. At Yakutat cabins, bridges, docks and oil lines were damaged and a water tower fell. In the mountains trees were uprooted, and large landslides occurred. In the coastal plain sand blows and fissures were observed. Underwater cable breaks were common.
7 10 13 16 20 1958 57.500 -139.000 0 5.0 Southeast Alaska
7 10 22 16 12 1969 63.900 -146.500 0 5.0 Central Alaska
7 10 1 39 32 1981 51.678 -176.904 61 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 10 5 48 21 1996 52.180 -171.110 37 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 10 00 31 25 2009 44.530 -129.929 10 5.3 Off Coast of Oregon
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 9 0 0 0 1586 -12.500 -77.000 0 7.7 Central Peru
This earthquake was highly destructive in the Lima, Peru area. Lima was mostly destroyed and the towers of the cathedral collapsed. The event was preceded by ominous rumbles which caused the residents to run from their homes saving most, but between 14 and 22 were killed by falling homes. Damage was also recorded in Callao, Chancau, Ica and Cusco. A tsunami was generated. The sea came in fourteen fathoms (26 meters) high immediatedly after the shock and inundated the country for two leagues (10 km) from the shore. The tsunami was also observed in Tokura, Japan where it reached a height of 1-2 meters.
7 9 15 0 0 1804 39.005 139.095 0 7.0 No. Honshu, Japan
Severe damage in Kisakata, Japan. Up to 333 killed. A tsunami was generated. Land upheaval was noted around Chokaisan. A lake dried up. Many were drowned in the tsunami.
7 9 9 40 56 1905 49.500 97.300 22 7.6 Mongolia
Felt in Mongolia with Intensity X.
7 9 19 54 50 1907 14.000 123.000 60 7.0 Luzon, Philippines
Felt in southern Luzon with intensity V. Mainly felt on the islands of Samar, Leyte, Cebu, Masbate, Negros and Panay.
7 9 12 30 26 1933 44.700 150.200 40 7.0 Hokkaido, Japan
7 9 13 13 50 1946 -19.000 169.000 170 7.0 Vanuatu Islands
7 9 2 35 34 1950 7.790 -72.590 33 7.0 Colombia
Felt strongly in Anboledas with intensity IX. $5 million U.S. Dollars damage. Up to 211 killed.
7 9 4 40 4 1950 -8.000 -70.800 650 7.0 Brazil
7 9 3 11 40 1956 36.700 25.800 0 7.8 Aegean Sea
7 9 3 24 3 1956 36.600 25.700 0 7.2 Aegean Sea
Severe damage in the Dodecanese Islands. Felt with maximum intensity IX. Fifty-three people killed. Many buildings on islands in the Aegean Sea were ruined. Most damage was on Santorini where some volcanic activity (jets of dust, ash clouds etc) was observed. The towns of Ocea, Hemerovigli and Thira towns on the slopes of Santorini were destroyed. At Patmos a famous monastery was severely damage. A tsunami followed which hit the islands in the Cyclades with height of 20-25 meters causing damage in harbours and the sinking of up to 30 boats. The shocks destroyed up to 529 houses and up to 1500 others were damaged. About 100 were injured.
7 9 16 39 49 1964 -15.500 167.600 121 7.2 Vanuatu Islands
Felt in the area of Oba, east of Espiritu Santo. Strong aftershock sequence.
7 9 3 3 16 1971 -32.511 -71.207 40 7.5 Central Chile
Severe damage in central Chile in Illapel, Los Vilos, Salamanca and Valparaiso. Felt with intensity IX. This event was near the epicenter of the event on August 17, 1906 and of March 28, 1965. Up to 100,000 were reported homeless. The most extreme damage was located in alluvial valleys. In Illapel, the northern portion of the town built on granite was only slightly damaged while the southern part was completely destroyed. Adobe houses were destroyed while wood frame houses were little damaged. Non-reinforced modern buildings were damaged. The new cathedral in Valparaiso collapsed. Mud flows from broken dikes extended several kilometers. The shock was felt to Buenos Aires 1,300 km away. A tsunami was generated with height of 1.2 meters at Valparaiso. 83 known killed 447 injured.
7 9 19 24 13 1997 10.598 -63.486 20 7.0 Windward Islands
At least 81 people were killed with more than 500 injured and 3000 left homeless. The earthquake caused major damage in the Cariaco-Cumana area where landslides were observed. Power and telephone and water services was disrupted on several islands in the area. Felt from Trinidad, Tobago and throughout northeastern Venezuela and Maracaibo.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 9 22 38 0 1917 35.250 -120.500 0 5.0 Off So. California
In the Lopez Canyon area of southern California. Chimneys cracked and rocks rolled down hillsides. One of a series of earthquakes in the area over a four day period.
7 9 18 44 43 1949 32.250 -70.750 0 5.8 Off East Coast U.S.
7 9 0 0 3 1974 40.000 -125.000 12 5.4 Off Coast of No. California
7 9 14 54 21 1975 45.500 -96.100 8 5.0 Northern Plains
Located in western Minnesota. Minor damage occurred to walls and foundations to homes in Morris, MN. The radio station KMRS reported cracks in basement walls and several cracks occurred on Highway 59 in the Apostolic Christian Church. Also felt in North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa.
7 9 7 40 52 1983 36.191 -120.379 12 5.2 Central California
Aftershock of the Coalinga earthquake of May 2, 1983. Slight damage in the Coalinga area. Felt in parts of Fresno, Kings, Madera, Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Tulare counties.
7 9 17 10 23 1986 51.907 -176.239 50 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 9 1 43 58 1992 34.239 -116.837 0 5.7 So. California
Aftershock of the Big Bear earthquake. Up to 16 people were injured in the in the Big Bear Lake area. Damage also occurred at Angelus Oaks. Felt throughout southern California. Rockfalls and landslides occurred in the Big Bear Lake area.
7 9 7 9 37 1993 51.340 -176.230 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 9 6 33 32 1998 31.566 -118.640 38 5.0 So. California
Off the west coast of southern California. Not reported felt in California.
7 9 19 39 47 1998 60.391 -152.821 134 6.4 Central Alaska
Felt in south-central Alaska in the areas of Anchorage and Cordova. Felt as far as Fairbanks.
7 09 18 40 34 2002 43.550 -127.250 10 6.0 OFF COAST OF OREGON
7 09 00 58 21 2006 51.312 -179.291 47 5.3 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 8 15 0 0 1498 33.000 132.025 0 7.3 Kyushu, Japan area
May relate to an earthquake later confirmed in the Kii, Nankaido area on Sept. 20, 1498. That quake generated waves recorded at Ise, Mikawa and Izu. Milne says the event was felt throughout Japan with intensity VII-X. Iida was unable to confirm this from local records and believes the tsunami attributed to an event on July 8 is the same as that from Sept. 20. There does appear to have been a strong earthquake in Kyoto on July 8 however.
7 8 9 45 0 1730 -33.000 -72.000 0 8.5 Central Chile
Thought to be the greatest earthquake recorded in Chile by some writers. Santiago was nearly completely destroyed. Concepcion was completely destroyed by a tsunami. The mainshock was followed by a series of foreshocks which began about 4 hours before the mainshock and did little damage but caused residents to spend the rest of the night outdoors. As a result only two persons were killed in Santiago by the earthquake. The ensuing tsunami caused destruction of homes even on hillsides which destroying the entire lower city of Valparaiso. Some destruction from the tsunami was located as far away as Japan where damage occurred to rice fields in Ojika peninsula.
7 8 5 5 0 1843 -39.900 175.000 5 7.5 North Island, N.Z.
Felt Strongly at Wanganui, New Zealand.
7 8 15 0 0 1854 34.075 136.000 0 7.3 Central/So. Honshu Japan
Severe at Iga, Japan. 1352 reported killed. Damage was severe. A tsunami was generated. Waves flooded half of low island.
7 8 21 30 0 1895 39.500 53.700 60 8.2 No. Iran
Severe damage at Krasnmovodsk. Many were probably killed but no official tolls have been published. The event was felt with intensity X.
7 8 10 22 7 1918 24.500 91.000 60 7.6 Myanmar
Many tea estates were ruined. Felt over an area of about 800,000 sq. miles. Occurred on alluvium. Felt as far as Madras and Arakan. Moderate damage reported.
7 8 6 55 45 1942 -24.000 -70.000 140 7.0 Coast No. Chile
No damage reported from this intermediate depth earthquake.
7 8 11 55 39 1964 -5.500 129.800 165 7.0 Banda Sea
An earthquake of M 7.5 followed on July 9 in the Vanuatu Islands.
7 8 23 19 0 1980 -12.400 166.400 33 7.8 Vanuatu Islands
Limited damage at Banks and Santa Cruz Islands. Some landslides were reported. Followed on July 9 by severe earthquake in Greece and the Aegean Islands.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 8 9 50 0 1926 35.900 -82.100 0 5.2 Kentucky/Tennessee/NC
Houses rattled, chimneys cracked, building foundations cracked, water pipelines broke and small objects moved within 6 miles of the epicenter.
7 8 10 57 40 1940 37.450 -119.000 0 5.0 California/Nevada area
7 8 21 11 30 1951 40.200 -124.500 0 5.0 Off Coast of No. California
7 8 19 31 57 1954 39.400 -118.500 0 5.3 California/Nevada area
Aftershock activity in the Dixie Valley sequence.
7 8 17 49 31 1963 65.800 -153.900 10 5.5 Northern Alaska
7 8 2 31 33 1975 61.796 -154.618 162 5.1 Central Alaska
7 8 9 37 29 1975 29.486 -113.396 36 5.6 Gulf of California
7 8 20 57 21 1975 51.157 -178.197 16 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt with intensity III at Adak.
7 8 9 20 44 1986 34.013 -116.725 8 6.1 So. California
This earthquake injured 40 in the Palm Springs, CA area. Earthquake caused an estimated $6 million U.S. dollars damage. Over 100 houses and business structures were damaged or destroyed. Electrical and telephone service were disrupted. Landslides closed several highways. Major damage to a highway bridge on Interstate 10 occurred in Coachella Valley. Three houses were destroyed in Whitewater Canyon. A strong aftershock sequence followed.
7 8 10 56 58 1989 52.990 -163.980 53 5.5 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 8 16 4 42 1992 50.258 -176.285 33 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 8 12 56 33 1993 52.170 -170.950 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 8 17 15 26 1995 53.578 -163.740 21 6.0 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 8 12 11 16 1997 51.469 -178.499 30 5.8 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 08 20 40 00 2006 51.214 -179.312 22 6.6 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 7 15 0 0 1858 40.075 142.000 0 7.3 Hokkaido, Japan
7 7 21 37 50 1909 36.500 69.000 230 8.0 Hindu Kush/Pakistan
Limited damage in Hindu Kush and Afghanistan. 10 killed in Pakistan?
7 7 7 57 41 1912 63.070 -146.140 25 7.4 Central Alaska
Violent in the Fairbanks area with felt aftershocks until July 9. Many landslides were reported throughout the area of Mt. McKinley. The earth was reported to have heaved and rolled at the northern base of Mt. McKinley. This event was part of a strong activation of the region of Alaska which included one of the strongest volcanic episodes of the century in the world at Katmai and the Valley of 10,000 smokes. This sequence of geological events began in June, 1912. One of the largest near-earthquake crossing asteroids in the past 100 years passed nearby around June 20 and may have helped in this unusual seismicity.
7 7 21 23 12 1929 52.000 -178.000 60 7.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
One of a series of strong earthquakes in the region which began on July 6.
7 7 10 43 4 1982 -51.225 160.513 10 7.3 Balleny Islands
7 07 15 46 44 2000 51.411 179.978 31 6.4 Rat Islands, Aleutians
7 7 09 38 43 2001 -17.543 -72.077 33 7.6 Near the Coast of Peru
One person was killed and 30 injured in Arequipa. Hundreds of buildings were destroyed. A large boulder fell and blocked the Pan American Highway. Power was out in Arica, Chile. Felt throughout northern Chile and southern Peru.
7 07 22 43 50 2008 51.938 -177.063 67 5.2 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
7 07 19 11 46 2009 75.351 -72.453 19 6.0 Baffin Bay, Canada
7 07 23 53 33 2010 33.420 -116.489 14 5.5 Southern California
(NEIC) Felt (VI) at Mountain Center and Ranchita;(V) at Aguanga, Anza, Borrego Springs, Cabazon, Coachella, Indio, Julian, La Quinta, Mecca, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, San Jacinto, Thermal and Warner Springs; (IV) in much of Imperial, Riverside and San Diego Counties and in parts of Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino Counties. Felt as far as Sacramento. Felt (III) at Las Vegas, Nevada and (II) in the Bullhead City-Yuma area, Arizona. Felt as far as Tucson. Felt (IV) at Tijuana, (III) at Mexicali and(II) at Rosarito, Baja California. Felt as far as Ensenada.
7 07 20 17 59 2013 51.030 -179.908 6 5.6 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 7 7 57 41 1912 63.070 -146.140 25 7.4 Central Alaska
Violent in the Fairbanks area with felt aftershocks until July 9. Many landslides were reported throughout the area of Mt. McKinley. The earth was reported to have heaved and rolled at the northern base of Mt. McKinley. This event was part of a strong activation of the region of Alaska which included one of the strongest volcanic episodes of the century in the world at Katmai and the Valley of 10,000 smokes. This sequence of geological events began in June, 1912.
7 7 18 41 32 1920 61.460 -140.000 15 6.0 Central Alaska
7 7 21 23 12 1929 52.000 -178.000 60 7.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
One of a series of strong earthquakes in the region which began on July 6.
7 7 16 15 51 1932 29.000 -113.000 0 6.8 Gulf of California
7 7 18 43 0 1940 31.667 -115.083 0 5.0 So. California
Felt at Lakeside, CA.
7 7 2 52 59 1952 54.200 -164.500 0 6.2 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 7 5 16 2 1958 50.100 -179.900 33 5.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Followed by an M 7.9 in southeastern Alaska on July 9, 1958.
7 7 13 44 40 1964 43.400 -127.200 7 5.7 Off Coast of Oregon
Followed by an M 5.0 north of the Seattle area on July 14, 1964.
7 7 15 58 25 1977 52.304 -170.889 52 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 6 16 21 0 1905 37.400 141.800 60 7.8 Off East Coast Honshu
7 6 8 4 39 1954 46.500 153.200 65 7.4 So. Kurils
7 6 23 5 33 1962 36.800 70.100 210 7.4 Hindu Kush/Pakistan
Felt in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan with slight damage.
7 6 7 22 12 1964 18.200 -100.400 82 7.4 Michoacan, Mexico
This was a major earthquake in the mountains of Guerrero, Mexico. up to 95% of houses collapsed at Cayuca de Catalan, Mexico. 18 were killed there and 50 injured. Damage was observed in Cuidad Altamirano and Platehuala, Zihuantanego and Ajuchitlan. Felt strongly at Mexico City where panic occurred. More than 150,000 were homeless and 78 killed.
7 6 3 8 24 1981 -22.293 171.742 33 7.0 Loyalty Islands
7 6 2 49 43 1987 -14.074 167.828 48 7.1 Vanuatu Islands
Felt strongly in the Banks Islands. A small tsunami was observed.
7 06 19 03 18 2011 -29.539 -176.340 17 7.6 Kermadec Islands
(NEIC) Felt at Wellington, New Zealand. Also felt at Auckland, Christchurch, Gisborne, Hastings and Manukau. Felt at Brisbane and Gold Coast, Australia, at Suva, Fiji and at Nuku`alofa, Tonga.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 6 15 55 0 1775 43.500 -73.500 10 5.0 New York State
7 6 14 30 0 1873 43.000 -79.500 0 5.0 Ohio/Lake Erie
Located in Ontario, Canada west of Niagara, N.Y. Felt for about one minute in Buffalo, N.Y. Rumbling sound heard. Felt in Erie and Titusville, PA. Also felt in Ohio, West Virginia and Ontario.
7 6 22 49 0 1934 41.250 -125.420 0 6.5 Off Coast of No. California
Earthquake was felt along the coast of northern California and southern Oregon and was strongest at Eureka. Damage was slight and included stopped clocks, and some objects falling at Beatrice and Crescent City.
7 6 3 31 42 1935 59.000 -139.000 0 6.0 Southeast Alaska
Felt at Lynn Canal and Haines, AK.
7 6 11 13 20 1954 39.417 -118.533 10 6.8 California/Nevada area
7 6 11 18 4 1954 39.420 -118.530 0 5.5 California/Nevada area
7 6 11 49 0 1954 39.420 -118.530 0 5.7 California/Nevada area
7 6 13 15 11 1954 39.420 -118.530 0 5.2 California/Nevada area
7 6 22 7 41 1954 39.200 -118.400 0 6.4 California/Nevada area
Series near Fallon, Nevada. Felt in California, Oregon and Nevada with maximum intensity IX southeast of Fallon. Several people were injured at the Naval Auxiliary Air Station where steel lockers fell. Damage occurred to canals and drainage systems. Pavement on highways cracked and buckled. Some settlement was observed for up to two feet. Older buildings were damaged at Fallon.
7 6 2 22 0 1956 42.500 -126.000 0 5.0 Off Coast of Oregon
7 6 16 3 13 1958 65.700 -155.200 0 5.5 Northern Alaska
A strong M 7.9 followed on July 9 in southeast Alaska on July 9.
7 6 2 8 19 1964 26.500 -110.200 33 5.0 Gulf of California
7 6 2 10 42 1964 26.200 -110.200 33 5.1 Gulf of California
7 6 2 14 36 1964 26.200 -110.400 33 6.6 Gulf of California
7 6 2 25 36 1964 26.200 -110.100 33 5.3 Gulf of California
7 6 3 6 10 1964 26.500 -110.300 33 5.2 Gulf of California
7 6 5 6 13 1967 62.410 -147.330 55 5.1 Central Alaska
7 6 13 42 28 1967 52.580 -168.130 49 5.9 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 6 14 2 42 1968 41.000 -117.400 33 5.1 Montana/Idaho
At Golconda, northern Nevada objects shifted and clocks stopped. Also some shaking at Winnemucca, Nevada where trailers shook strongly.
7 6 18 45 31 1980 56.561 -154.235 26 5.4 Southern Alaska
7 6 10 34 42 1985 30.986 -114.347 6 5.0 SW U.S.A
7 6 0 23 42 1987 51.261 -174.492 20 5.9 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt at Adak and Atka, Andreanof Islands
7 6 0 25 53 1987 51.763 -174.586 33 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 6 5 55 20 1987 51.390 -174.690 62 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 6 16 44 51 1987 51.460 -174.760 60 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 6 20 22 47 1987 51.508 -174.768 40 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 06 06 15 28 2000 53.203 170.368 33 5.5 Near Islands, Aleutians
7 06 14 53 12 2009 50.435 176.992 22 6.0 Rat Islands, Aleutians
7 06 00 50 31 2015 62.145 -150.719 12 5.1 Southern Alaska
NEIC reported this earthquake was felt with intensity II-III in Anchorage and east of Anchorage, in Chugiak, Cooper Landing, Eagle River, Glennallen, Kenai, Wasilla, Skwentna, Talkeetna, Willow, Alaska.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 5 18 40 6 1911 -7.500 117.500 370 7.0 Sumbawa Island area
7 5 13 16 0 1915 42.000 148.800 7 7.3 Hokkaido, Japan
7 5 14 19 2 1929 51.000 -178.000 60 7.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
A series of large earthquakes occurred between July 5-7 in the Andreanof Islands.
7 5 18 55 13 1936 6.300 126.800 60 7.3 Mindanao, Philippines
Strongly felt at Davao and Cotabato. Moderately felt at Surigao, Agusan, Zamboanga and Jolo. May have occurred about 300 km to the south of the given epicenter.
7 5 0 0 0 1964 -15.500 166.500 0 7.5 Vanuatu Islands
Felt at Espiritu Santo Islands.
7 05 02 12 04 2008 53.882 152.886 632 7.7 Sea of Okhotsk
(NEIC) Felt at Klyuchi, Petropavlovsk- Kamchatskiy and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia. Recorded (2 JMA) in eastern and northern Hokkaido, Japan. Also recorded (2
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 5 0 0 0 1871 37.000 -118.000 0 5.0 California/Nevada area
Two shocks were felt at Swansea and Independence causing people to run from buildings.
7 5 14 19 2 1929 51.000 -178.000 60 7.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
A series of large earthquakes occurred between July 5-7 in the Andreanof Islands.
7 5 1 41 0 1937 71.400 -137.700 0 5.5 Northern Alaska
7 5 22 43 44 1961 50.300 -66.683 10 5.0 Maritime provinces, Canada
7 5 3 14 31 1964 60.680 -145.260 21 5.0 Central Alaska
7 5 19 8 0 1964 26.340 -110.210 29 5.7 Gulf of California
7 5 2 21 47 1966 52.100 -178.900 53 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 5 0 45 17 1968 34.118 -119.703 6 5.2 So. California
A series of shocks in the Santa Barbara area. Acoustical tile and lights fell, windows broke and merchandise fell from shelves at Goleta. Chimneys and lights were damaged in Santa Barbara and Carpenteria.
7 5 10 16 39 1972 49.451 -127.188 26 5.6 Vancouver Island area
7 5 7 49 4 1973 57.895 -137.989 32 5.4 Southeast Alaska
Aftershock of M 6.0 at Gustavus on July 3.
7 5 18 28 28 1976 51.330 -179.156 54 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 5 15 19 23 1980 51.466 -178.426 51 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 5 3 1 33 1986 51.248 -179.746 33 5.6 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 5 0 6 10 1987 51.579 -174.717 24 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 5 9 22 59 1987 51.505 -174.703 24 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 5 21 18 27 1992 34.583 -116.319 0 5.4 So. California
Additional minor damage in the Landers area. Aftershock of Landers earthquake.
7 5 1 6 1 1998 52.470 -170.593 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 05 12 56 13 2008 51.660 179.461 73 5.1 Rat Islands, Aleutians
7 05 16 41 39 2002 63.502 -147.425 0.5.1 Southern Alaska
(NEIC) Felt (IV) at North Pole and (III) at Fairbanks. Also felt at Cantwell, Delta Junction and Denali.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 4 13 33 26 1911 36.000 70.500 190 7.6 Hindu Kush/Pakistan
Felt with intensity VIII in Hindu Kush
7 4 17 48 24 1914 29.000 128.000 210 7.0 Ryukyu Islands
7 4 23 38 54 1914 -5.500 129.000 200 7.0 Banda Sea
7 4 0 38 20 1917 25.000 123.000 60 7.7 Ryukyu Islands
7 4 5 36 30 1917 25.000 123.000 60 7.2 Ryukyu Islands
7 4 14 18 20 1921 25.500 141.500 200 7.2 Bonin Islands
7 4 18 33 39 1966 51.990 179.950 16 7.0 Rat Islands
Felt at Adak
7 4 19 30 42 1974 45.100 94.000 33 7.5 Mongolia
In the Altai Range, Mongolia. Aftershocks on July 4 of M 5.1 and 5.3.
7 4 1 20 8 1982 27.800 137.233 560 7.0 Bonin Islands
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 4 20 40 0 1916 40.500 -124.500 0 5.0 Off Coast of No. California
Chimneys fell in Humboldt County. Woodpiles fell over, milk spilled from pans and a plate glass window broke at Ferndale.
7 4 4 28 35 1929 64.000 -148.000 25 6.5 Northern Alaska
Followed by a strong M 7.0 in the Andreanof Islands on July 5, 1929.
7 4 4 28 35 1960 51.790 -131.190 0 6.6 British Colombia
7 4 13 10 5 1960 51.800 -131.100 33 6.0 British Colombia
Preceded on July 3 by strong M 7.0 in the Andreanof Islands.
7 4 1 36 32 1966 51.900 -179.900 20 6.9 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt slightly at U.S. Naval Base on Adak.
7 4 18 50 24 1966 51.520 -179.700 36 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 4 21 52 6 1977 40.323 -126.734 15 5.1 Off Coast of No. California
7 4 22 5 42 1977 40.248 -127.286 15 5.0 Off Coast of No. California
7 4 18 57 34 1979 52.835 -167.123 33 5.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 4 8 54 40 1986 62.820 -124.090 3 5.0 Northwest Terr., Canada
7 4 11 39 40 1996 61.852 -150.830 55 5.7 Central Alaska
Felt with intensity IV at Anchorage, Palmer, Wasilla and Willow, Alaska.
7 4 11 4 2 1997 51.417 -178.582 58 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 05 01 06 01 1998 52.470 -170.593 33 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 05 12 56 13 2008 51.660 179.461 73 5.1 Rat Islands, Aleutians
7 05 16 41 39 2002 63.502 -147.425 0 5.1 Southern Alaska
(NEIC) Felt (IV) at North Pole and (III) at Fairbanks. Also felt at Cantwell, Delta Junction and Denali.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 3 6 52 5 1918 -3.500 142.500 60 7.5 Papua New Guinea
7 3 4 40 6 1924 36.000 84.000 60 7.2 Xizang
7 3 22 31 26 1954 -6.500 105.300 80 7.0 So. of Java
7 3 20 20 46 1960 50.280 -177.100 0 7.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt at Adak, Alaska
7 3 4 36 52 1985 -4.439 152.828 33 7.4 New Britain
Felt at Rabaul, New Britain where landslides and ground cracks appeared. A tsunami of 1.3 meters maximum height was generated in the Rabaul harbour. This was followed by a seiche about 15 hours later. Also felt at Panguna, Solomon Islands.
7 3 19 50 51 1995 -29.211 -177.589 35 7.2 No. Kermadec Islands
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 3 0 53 0 1929 62.500 -149.000 25 6.2 Central Alaska
Followed on July 5-7 by a series of moderate to strong earthquakes in the Andreanof Islands.
7 3 12 24 37 1957 50.500 -179.000 0 6.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 3 3 19 18 1960 50.500 -175.500 0 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 3 20 20 46 1960 50.280 -177.100 0 7.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt at Adak, AK.
7 3 3 55 12 1966 52.420 -170.310 42 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 3 16 59 35 1973 57.980 -138.021 33 6.4 Southeast Alaska
Felt with intensity V at Gustavus. Trees, bushes and vehicles rocked. Felt with intensity IV at Juneau and Yakutat.
7 3 17 44 16 1973 57.993 -137.884 33 5.1 Southeast Alaska
7 3 5 0 59 1974 40.424 -125.136 12 5.4 Off Coast of No. California
Felt with intensity V at Bridgeville and Eureka where small objects shifted. Felt with intensity IV at Ferndale, Petrolia and Fortuna, CA.
7 3 12 55 43 1977 52.540 -167.470 0 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 3 18 40 8 1983 37.535 -118.858 8 5.2 California/Nevada area
7 3 17 33 32 1986 51.412 -176.017 19 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 3 17 9 54 1989 51.218 -175.033 7 5.7 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 3 12 18 58 1992 50.900 -179.290 33 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 3 1 43 57 1999 47.147 -123.296 61 5.9 Washington state, U.S.
Felt from Vancouver, B.C. on the north to Portland, OR on the south. Damage occurred with intensity VII at Aberdeen and Montesano. Seven people were injured in Aberdeen and Satsop and one other at Olympia, WA.
7 3 15 26 8 1999 61.518 -150.474 65 5.0 Central Alaska
7 03 03 40 27 2013 51.618 -167.017 5 5.7 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 03 04 43 42 2014 51.938 178.521 122 5.2 Rat Islands, Aleutians
7 03 19 06 47 2014 52.071 178.460 104 5.7 Rat Islands, Aleutians
7 03 16 13 33 2016 51.616 -178.527 28 5.3 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 2 10 30 0 1552 -16.600 -71.300 30 7.6 So. Peru/Bolivia
Felt with intensity IX in the epicentral area.
7 2 21 3 42 1930 25.500 90.000 60 7.1 Myanmar
Severe damage in Assam, India. The earthquake did not cause fatalities though some were injured. Masonry buildings in Dhubri were destroyed. Water effects such as fountains and well water changes were common throughout the area. Felt from Kolkata, Chittagong and over most of eastern India.
7 2 2 37 15 1937 -14.300 167.000 80 7.0 Vanuatu Islands
7 2 11 50 0 1938 -11.272 -75.951 15 7.0 Central Peru
7 2 19 57 13 1949 16.000 148.000 50 7.1 No. Marianas
7 2 6 56 59 1953 -19.000 169.000 223 7.5 Vanuatu Islands
7 2 0 42 22 1957 36.210 52.720 0 7.4 No. Iran
Maximum intensity X at Sangechal, Iran. Great damage throughout northern Iran. About 2000 killed.
7 2 20 58 38 1965 53.030 -167.550 40 7.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
Dishes were broken on Umnak Island, Fox Islands. Books were tossed about the room of one house. Felt widely at Cold Bay. Buildings creaked and lamps swayed. A minor tsunami occurred with maximum height of 4 inches at Unalaska.
7 2 23 26 27 1974 -29.082 -175.954 33 7.3 No. Kermadec Islands
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 2 16 29 0 1936 39.300 -118.200 0 5.0 California/Nevada area
7 2 4 29 30 1960 51.500 -173.500 0 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 2 1 19 2 1964 60.000 -146.390 17 5.4 Central Alaska
7 2 20 58 38 1965 53.030 -167.550 40 6.7 Fox Islands, Aleutians
Dishes were broken on Umnak Island, Fox Islands. Books were tossed about the room of one house. Felt widely at Cold Bay. Buildings creaked and lamps swayed. A minor tsunami occurred with maximum height of 4 inches at Unalaska.
7 2 21 29 20 1984 56.440 -154.910 33 5.2 Southern Alaska
7 2 15 26 59 1993 53.082 -161.881 33 5.6 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
7 2 4 47 8 1998 51.972 -169.671 33 5.4 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 2 11 46 22 1999 49.565 -128.991 10 6.0 Vancouver Island area
7 02 03 53 56 2006 51.713 176.930 8 5.7 Rat Islands, Aleutians
7 02 16 58 00 2006 51.188 -179.387 46 5.5 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 1 0 0 0 1879 33.200 104.700 0 7.5 So. China
This earthquake hit Gansu Province, China killing more than 10,000 and causing extreme damage with intensity X. Strongest at Wudu. At Kangxian walls and houses in the Yueming temple were leveled. At Minxian houses were destroyed and many died. Damage extended to Daojiang, Sichuan and Nanzheng, Shaanxi where buildings fell.
7 1 8 19 4 1927 36.750 22.750 125 7.3 No. Greece
Extremely damaging event in southern Greece with maximum intensity X. Felt at Oetylos and Lcaonia. An earthquake on June 30, 1927 was damaging to the north in the region of Mytikas (Acarnania) with intensity VIII.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
7 1 22 0 0 1911 37.250 -121.750 0 6.6 Central California
Strongly felt in San Jose. Chimneys fell and walls cracked at San Jose, Santa Clara, Gilroy and Morgan Hill. Buildings and instruments were damaged at Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton. Water tanks were knocked over at Coyote. Felt from San Francisco to Carson City, NV. Aftershocks through Dec. 1911.
7 1 13 20 50 1917 50.000 -128.000 0 6.4 British Colombia
7 1 21 49 36 1919 50.000 -128.000 0 5.5 British Colombia
7 1 1 9 18 1930 52.490 -132.040 0 5.7 British Colombia
Preceded by a swarm from June 25-30, 1930. While all these occurred on the same date no damage was associated with any of these earthquakes in the Vancouver Island area.
7 1 7 50 55 1941 34.367 -119.583 0 5.9 So. California
Earthquake in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria with total damage up to about $100,000. Much of this was to drug- and liquor store inventory and to plate glass. Slide covered the railroad east of Santa Barbara on Rt. 101. Telephone service was out. Most stores in Santa Barbara suffered interior damage in this late night earthquake. Sidewalks, cornices and plaster broke and water mains were common. The Santa Barbara area has a very interesting history of earthquakes over the past century. During the period 1900-2004 six earthquakes of M>5.0 were located in the Santa Barbara area (34-34.5N 119.5-120W). Of these the four that occurred in the first 75 years of the century all occurred between June 29 and July 5 (June 29, 1925 (M 6.3); June 29, 1926 (M 5.5); July 1, 1941 (M 6.0); June 29, 1968 (M:5.1); July 5, 1968 (M:5.7). The only such event not occurring in this time frame in the Santa Barbara area in the past century occurred on August 13, 1978 with M 5.4. Several factors may influence this pattern, but in determining local risk, this type of data is vital.
7 1 5 53 14 1958 51.590 -176.870 67 6.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 1 13 31 6 1964 52.700 -168.200 33 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 1 23 10 9 1967 54.440 -157.940 38 6.2 Alaska Peninsula
7 1 13 33 34 1973 57.862 -137.419 30 6.2 Southeast Alaska
The mainshock was felt widely from Yakutat to Juneau. Minor damage was observed at Sitka. Intensity V effects noted at Gustavus, Hoonah, Juneau, Sitka and Yakutat.
7 1 15 12 4 1973 57.815 -137.472 25 5.2 Southeast Alaska
7 1 18 23 7 1974 44.451 -111.080 11 5.1 Yellowstone/Wyoming
7 1 7 41 54 1982 51.393 -179.940 51 6.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 1 12 48 7 1988 52.931 -166.771 33 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
7 1 7 40 30 1992 34.332 -116.462 9 5.4 So. California
Aftershock of Landers earthquake.
7 1 6 23 12 1993 51.180 -178.340 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
7 01 19 34 39 2006 51.063 -179.314 41 5.3 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
7 01 15 50 32 2008 52.399 -168.288 31 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 30 0 0 0 1868 24.500 91.500 0 7.5 Myanmar
It was reported that a few minutes after midnight with three abrupt waves shaking furniture. The duration was about half a minute.
6 30 17 7 0 1905 -1.000 -168.000 60 7.6 Central Pacific Ocean
Location is questionable. The only strong event ever located in this area. In the Phoenix Islands. Identified in Bath and Duda, "Some Aspects of Global Seismicity" Report No. 1-79, Seismological Institute, Uppsala, Sweden.
6 30 15 44 23 1924 45.100 147.400 120 7.7 So. Kurils
Slight Damage.
6 30 15 6 38 1936 50.500 160.000 60 7.4 E. of Kamchatka
Maximum intensity 9-10 in epicentral area.
6 30 1 57 34 1982 44.679 151.143 33 7.1 Hokkaido, Japan
Felt at intensity V at Shikotan, Kurilsk and with III at Iturup.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 30 13 31 0 1926 35.600 -118.800 0 5.0 So. California
Felt in the Kern River Canyon. Workmen in the canyon had difficulty maintaining their footing outdoors.
6 30 14 2 5 1958 73.390 -69.560 0 5.5 Baffin/Davis Strait, Canada
6 30 19 58 38 1960 60.300 -150.900 55 5.9 Central Alaska
Felt at Anchorage, Homer, Kasilof, Seward and Sterling.
6 30 5 7 1 1973 54.122 -168.647 0 5.4 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 30 18 54 13 1975 44.745 -110.605 7 6.1 Yellowstone/Wyoming
6 30 19 0 0 1975 44.770 -110.720 0 5.3 Yellowstone/Wyoming
6 30 19 0 27 1975 44.750 -110.720 5 5.3 Yellowstone/Wyoming
Press reported landslides in the Yellowstone National Park area which closed many roads. Two new geysers were formed and rivers were muddied. Other geysers became noisier or changed timing or activity. Ground cracks were observed in the back country. Telephone service was knocked out for several hours at Madison, Old Faithful and West Yellowstone. Roads were seen to corrugate for about a minute during the quake. Felt also in Montana, Idaho, South Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah and Washington.
6 30 17 29 18 1980 38.002 -118.690 8 5.3 California/Nevada area
6 30 18 7 39 1980 60.010 -141.047 13 5.1 Central Alaska
6 30 18 59 32 1980 60.016 -141.109 15 5.2 Central Alaska
6 30 6 23 47 1986 51.259 -176.167 33 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 30 19 45 18 1987 51.007 -176.434 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 30 14 38 12 1992 34.004 -116.361 1 5.1 So. California
Big Bear Lake aftershock.
6 30 0 52 8 1996 51.854 -177.330 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 30 10 34 11 2015 51.955 177.143 66 5.2 Rat Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 29 0 0 0 1780 46.000 151.000 40 7.5 So. Kurils
Near Urup Island. A Russian ship was thrown onto shore. The town of Huta was destroyed. The great quake lasted about 15 minutes and was followed by withdrawal of the sea, wave, greater withdrawal and higher wave. Twelve deaths were recorded. The recorded tsunami was registered at 12 meters height at Urup but also observed along the coast of Hokkaido.
6 29 0 0 0 1880 38.600 27.100 0 7.0 Aegean Sea
Severe damage with intensity X in Turkey.
6 29 18 36 0 1898 52.000 172.000 0 7.6 Near Islands
6 29 22 49 38 1928 -15.000 170.500 60 7.1 Vanuatu Islands
6 29 10 28 37 1948 -15.500 -172.500 60 7.0 Tonga Islands
6 29 10 37 41 1975 38.650 130.400 600 7.7 Korea
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 29 1 12 36 1925 46.400 -111.230 0 6.3 Yellowstone/Wyoming
May be same as Event of 6-28-1925 or an aftershock of that event.
6 29 14 42 16 1925 34.300 -119.800 0 6.3 So. California
These earthquakes in the Santa Barbara region of southern California are the strongest recorded in that area and occurred about a day after the strong earthquake in Montana (see above). Damage occurred at Santa Barbara and was estimated at $9 million U.S. Dollars. A four story brick hotel with an unsupported wall lost much of its exterior. Columns collapsed on several buildings. A large church collapsed under the weight of its roof. Thirteen were killed in this earthquake. One building on marshy ground had its foundation sink 19 feet into the underlying clay. Pipes were cracked and the earth dam at Sheffield Reservoir failed, but little damage from released water was done. The quake was strongly felt from Santa Ynez and Santa Maria Valleys. Strong aftershocks occurred on July 3.
6 29 23 21 0 1926 34.500 -119.500 0 5.5 So. California
This earthquake, the strongest aftershock of the M 5.3 (see above) in Santa Barbara occurred one year to the day after the mainshock. Such yearly anniversary aftershocks are more common than statistically random, the cause of this relation not being known. This event caused some chimneys to fall and killed one child by a falling brick. Additional cracks occurred and some cracks from 1925 were reopened. Also felt in Los Angeles.
6 29 7 48 15 1957 51.700 -166.600 33 6.3 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 29 17 6 57 1960 52.690 -168.040 0 6.3 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 29 16 28 4 1962 62.400 -152.200 23 6.0 Central Alaska
Felt by many. Buildings creaked and loose objects rattled. Lamps swayed and earthquake was felt at Girdwood and Talkeetna.
6 29 8 9 26 1963 40.330 -126.810 20 5.0 Off Coast of No. California
6 29 4 43 32 1964 26.780 -110.750 38 5.2 Gulf of California
6 29 7 21 33 1964 62.700 -152.000 33 5.6 Central Alaska
6 29 10 42 46 1964 56.700 -151.400 33 5.1 Southern Alaska
6 29 19 53 30 1966 35.781 -120.066 5 5.0 Off So. California
Aftershock of the Parkfield earthquake of June 28.
6 29 19 12 21 1968 34.250 -119.683 10 5.0 So. California
Earthquake at Goleta and Santa Barbara caused up to $2000 US dollars damage at Goleta. A bridge at Fairview Avenue shook noticeably sending dust up to 2 feet in the air. Concrete chips, tar and mortar were shock loose onto the bridge.
6 29 14 3 16 1971 54.580 -161.540 6 5.1 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 29 10 45 29 1975 59.165 -154.515 131 5.0 Southern Alaska
6 29 8 47 15 1977 51.418 -176.143 22 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 29 9 10 57 1978 52.750 -173.430 140 6.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 29 7 46 14 1980 37.975 -118.670 15 5.0 California/Nevada area
6 29 2 25 43 1986 54.600 -164.400 0 5.1 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 29 4 30 4 1986 52.230 -174.710 33 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 29 14 13 39 1992 34.080 -116.860 12 5.5 So. California
6 29 16 1 43 1992 33.876 -116.267 2 5.2 So. California
Aftershocks of Big Bear and Landers earthquakes.
6 29 17 02 18 2008 51.924 -169.924 25 5.4 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 29 19 33 40 2008 44.247 -129.250 10 5.4 Off Coast of Oregon
6 29 04 59 33 2014 32.607 -109.151 5 5.2 Arizona
This earthquake was felt widely in the states of Arizona, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, U.S. and in Chihuahua and Sonora, Mexico. Like many unusual earthquakes in the past several years in Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas, this earthquake lies near the edge of the Ogallala Aquifer, a vast underground water reservoir which is quickly being depleted due to the region drought which has continued for more than a decade. The loss of binding water in this geologic regime may be contributing to these earthquakes as could be fracking and well injection technology.
6 29 08 37 22 2016 56.348 -161.777 189 5.3 Unimak Island, Alaska
6 29 17 19 17 2016 50.434 -175.721 10 5.1 Andreanof Islands, Alaska
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 28 0 0 0 1626 39.400 114.200 0 7.0 So. China
Earthquake occurred at about 2:00 in the morning during a strong aurora. Strongly felt at Tatong, Sieen-hoa and Lin-k'ieou. Great damage occurred at Taming and Kuangping, Chihli, Tungchang Fu, Shantung, Honan Fu, Honan Fu, Honan, and Pingyang, Shansi. The ground did not stop shaking form months. The damage was so great that it was not possible to determine how many houses were destroyed or the number of dead. Chinese sources give this total at 5200 persons but this is a gross estimate.
6 28 1 15 0 1846 -14.000 -76.800 50 7.8 Central Peru
Earthquake was felt at intensity VI in the epicentral area.
6 28 13 58 54 1921 -39.300 176.400 80 7.0 North Island, N.Z.
Known as the Hawke's Bay earthquake, this event was felt from Auckland, where it woke residnts to Dunedin. Chimneys fell in several locations as far away as Nelson but also at Gisborne, Napier, Taihape and Wanganui.
6 28 7 58 54 1944 15.000 -92.500 60 7.0 Chiapas, Mexico
Off the west coast of Guatemala, little damage.
6 28 7 13 0 1948 36.167 136.200 20 7.3 No. Honshu, Japan
3238 killed and 9250 injured. Extensive property damage in Fukui.
6 28 21 55 40 1963 46.620 153.440 43 7.0 So. Kurils
6 28 11 57 35 1992 34.190 -116.540 10 7.8 So. California
The largest earthquake in California in 40 years, this event killed one at Yucca Valley and two others by heart attacks. More than 400 were injured. Considerable damage occurred to buildings (bowling alley, residences, stores) in the Landers and Yucca Valley area. The maximum intensity of this earthquake was IX. It apparently triggered a second strong event several hours later in the Big Bear area east of Los Angeles. Estimated cost was $92 million U.S. dollars. Felt in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada. Surface faulting was observed in the Barstow and Joshua Tree area with more than 5 meters horizontal displacement and up to 1.0 meters vertical displacement. Seiche was observed from Washington, Colorado and Texas.
6 28 17 19 30 2002 43.752 130.666 566 7.3 Jilin-Heilongjiang Border region
Felt throughout Heilongjian, Jilin, Lianoning and in parts of Hebei, Henan and Inner Mongolia. Also felt at Beijing and in South Korea and Russia. Felt lightly in Japan in Honshu and Hokkaido.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 28 1 21 6 1925 46.000 -111.500 0 6.8 Yellowstone/Wyoming
This earthquake occurred east of Helena, Montana with violent shaking over 600 square miles over a felt area of about 300,000 square miles with intensity VIII. The greatest damage occurred at Manhattan where a large schoolhouse was destroyed. Some reinforced concrete buildings survived. Many chimneys fell in all directions. Rockfalls and landslides destroyed sections of railroad track. At Three Forks similar damage was observed. A church with high unsecured walls was strongly damaged. Cracks appeared in Masonry building however frame buildings were relatively undamaged. Cracks formed in the roads. Felt throughout Montana, North Dakota, Washington and Wyoming.
6 28 2 10 0 1925 46.400 -111.200 0 5.0 Yellowstone/Wyoming
6 28 4 20 0 1925 46.400 -111.200 0 5.0 Yellowstone/Wyoming
6 28 23 34 58 1933 53.500 -165.000 25 6.0 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 28 4 31 4 1950 44.750 -110.500 0 5.0 Yellowstone/Wyoming
Shock was felt throughout West Yellowstone, Montana. Knickknacks and groceries were knocked from shelves. At least six strong aftershocks were observed.
6 28 22 58 49 1956 48.920 -129.350 0 6.4 Vancouver Island area
6 28 18 22 46 1964 53.200 -162.000 39 5.1 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 28 19 9 5 1964 58.230 -150.420 24 5.6 Southern Alaska
6 28 4 8 58 1966 35.777 -120.294 0 5.1 Off So. California
6 28 4 26 14 1966 35.900 -120.500 19 5.6 Off So. California
Earthquake at Parkfield, this was the last in the supposed 22-year cycle of earthquakes that was expected by some to recur in 1988, but may have been delayed by the Coalinga earthquakes in 1983. This event was preceded by an M 5.0 foreshock. It reached intensity VII and showed minor surface faulting along the San Andreas Fault zone. About a mile north of Cholame pavemnent cracked on Highway 466 and the dividing line was offset by 4 inches. Minor damage was done to bridges in the epicentral area. Tombstones overturned in Parkfield and seiche was observed in pools and water tanks.
6 28 13 59 60 1967 48.050 -106.450 33 5.6 Wyoming/Dakotas
6 28 0 58 42 1980 37.585 -118.813 1 5.9 California/Nevada area
6 28 3 25 17 1983 60.222 -141.267 14 5.9 Central Alaska
Felt with intensity IV at Yakutat.
6 28 14 43 54 1991 34.262 -118.002 11 5.8 So. California
Sometimes referred to as the Glendale earthquake, this event killed one in Arcadia and a second died from a heart attack at Arcadia. At least 100 injured mostly with cuts and bruises. Damage at Arcadia, Monrovia, Pasadena and Sierra Madre areas estimated at $33.5 million U.S. dollars. Rockslides were located in the mountains. Felt throughout southern California.
6 28 11 57 35 1992 34.190 -116.540 10 7.8 So. California
June 28, 2020 is the 28th Anniversary of the Landers/Big Bear earthquake in Southern California which occurred in 1992. This event is often considered a landmark event in that strong triggering was observed for nearly 1000 km from the epicenter, especially in volcanic regions. This caused many geophysicists to rethink the prevailing paradigm that earthquakes had no effect at distances more than several fault lengths away from the epicenter. See also global history section.
6 28 15 5 29 1992 34.060 -116.900 10 6.8 So. California
Probably triggered by the Landers earthquake, this earthquake near Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City injured some people while causeing substantial damage and landslides in the epicentral area. Felt with maximum intensity VIII in southern California, Nevada and western Arizona.
6 28 17 1 32 1992 34.178 -116.922 14 5.0 So. California
Felt at Riverside.
6 28 20 58 44 1992 51.610 -174.690 33 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 28 11 14 54 1995 51.439 -178.342 33 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 28 19 50 53 2000 58.657 -149.865 16 5.5 Southern Alaska
6 28 09 49 47 2004 54.800 -134.250 20 6.8 Queen Charlotte Island, Canada
(NEIC) Felt strongly on the northern Queen Charlotte Islands. Also felt throughout the rest of the Queen Charlotte Islands and along the northwest coast of British Columbia at Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Stewart and Terrace. Felt (VI) at Craig; (V) at Klawock, Metlakatla and Petersburg; (IV) at Hyder, Juneau and Ketchikan; (III) at Sitka and Wrangell, Alaska.
6 28 06 48 32 2011 52.087 -171.702 30 5.6 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 28 08 10 09 2015 19.312 -155.214 0 5.1 Hawaii
Felt with moderte intensity in Hawaii at Hilo, Honokaa, Kamuela, Naalehu, Kailua Kona, Keaau, Kuristown, Laupahoehoe, Volcano and Pepeekeo, Hawaii.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 27 5 30 0 1742 53.300 104.000 40 7.7 So. Siberia
This earthquake was reported on from the main Administrative Office of Eastern Siberia. This and description of events in Kamchatka, and southern Siberia in 1957 are summaries from: "New Catalog of strong Earthquakes in the U.S.S.R. from Ancient times through 1977" WDCA Report SE-31 July 1982. This event broke the cross in the cathedral and caused considerable damage at the Spasskaya church including fallen bricks and large cracks. At the hours of the Vice Governor all the stoves were destroyed and chimneys thrown down. All the chimneys of ordinary homes were collapsed. The earthquake caused damage from Irkutsk throughout the entire Baikal region.
6 27 0 0 0 1854 50.500 158.000 40 7.0 Kamchatka
6 27 0 9 0 1904 52.000 159.000 60 7.9 Kamchatka
This is like the same event as has been reported as occurring on June 25, 2004 at 14:45:36 UT? That event woke the entire city of Petropavlovsk with and underground roar. A tsunami was observed in the Avachin Bay. Earthquakes continued to be felt in the area through June 28, 1904. Houses shook, windows broke and chimneys fell. Citizens fled during the earthquake. The second earthquake threw boats off the bay onto the shore about 50 meters. Large portions of the cliff collapsed into the sea some making loud noises. The sound was described as sounding like the roar of many cannons. (Data from New Catalog of Strong Earthquakes in the U.S.S.R. from Ancient Times through 1977, July 1982).
6 27 12 47 5 1929 -54.000 -29.500 25 8.3 So. Sandwich Islands
6 27 13 8 20 1945 27.000 -111.000 60 7.0 Gulf of California
Felt in Lower California.
6 27 0 9 28 1957 56.500 116.000 60 7.9 So. Siberia
The second strong damaging earthquake to occur in the Baikal region on this date, this event caused subsidence of 5-6 meters in the Namarakit trough. Seismic disclocations cover an area over 30 km with fissures up to 19 meters wide and 4 meters in height. Other structures such as twisted folds, seismic domes, shear fissures etc were observed. Changes in underground water occurred at high large distances. Local hot springs as far as 180 km from the epicenter increased temperature by about 5 degrees Celsius. Under ground water levels rose about 2 meters in the city of Chitka and flow nearly doubled. The earthquake occurred in a relatively unpopulated area. At the nearest settlements, about 50 km to the west in Bezymyannyy stoves and chimneys were destroyed. In the city of Bodayho about 250 km from the epicenter cracks and ruin of chimneys and stoves occurred. As far away as 500 km plaster cracked and cracks appeared in buildings (at Chitka). Felt area was about 2 million square km.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 27 18 21 0 1925 46.000 -111.200 0 5.8 Yellowstone/Wyoming
Event occurred on June 28 UT. The most severe damage occurred in Gallatin, Montana. Property damage did not exceed $150,000 because of the remote nature of the epicenter. At Manhattan the local high school and grade school was severely damage. Churches and schools at Three Forks also sustained damage. Aftershocks demolished a church. Poorly constructed masonry buildings were severely damaged in Logan and Three Forks. Trains were delayed due to boulders on the tracks. A lake formed by damage in the canyon of the Sixteenmile Creek. Cracks appeared in roads and bridges. Groundwater effects were observed. Felt from North Dakota to Washington and from Southern Canada to Wyoming. (Data from Seismicity of the United States 1568-1989, U.S.G.S. Prof. Paper 1527, 1993).
6 27 13 8 20 1945 27.000 -111.000 60 7.0 Gulf of California
Felt in Lower California.
6 27 1 28 56 1962 37.700 -88.500 25 5.5 New Madrid area
Local time June 26. The earthquake hit southern Illinois with slight damage at Johnston City and West Frankfort. In Williamson County effects were moderate as flower pots, pictures and clocks were damaged, fell and stopped. Felt in Missouri and Kentucky as well.
6 27 7 8 2 1963 60.500 -140.800 31 5.9 Central Alaska
Not reported in U.S. Earthquakes - 1963.
6 27 11 8 56 1965 60.280 -141.130 12 5.1 Central Alaska
6 27 20 33 2 1967 51.190 -179.940 53 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 27 17 15 39 1971 51.953 -170.454 14 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 27 8 50 35 1979 70.030 -96.480 18 5.0 Nunavit/Hudson Bay, Canada
6 27 20 12 43 1984 29.918 -114.060 10 5.2 Gulf of California
6 27 0 25 2 1985 63.860 -149.900 33 5.1 Central Alaska
6 27 6 1 28 1987 42.210 -127.870 3 5.4 Off Coast of Oregon
6 27 6 1 37 1987 43.486 -127.094 10 5.2 Off Coast of Oregon
6 27 18 43 22 1988 37.130 -121.878 13 5.7 Central California
Likely foreshock to the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989. This event caused slight damage near Los Gatos. Cracks formed in plaster and houses. Minor damage was reported throughout Santa Clara County. Windows were shattered. Water flow was changed in some areas.
6 27 7 10 23 1989 51.568 -174.339 33 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 27 2 0 46 1990 52.364 -173.953 33 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 27 02 39 32 2006 52.230 176.158 17 6.2 Rat Islands, Aleutians
6 27 23 27 33 2011 52.003 -171.762 29 5.6 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 27 01 35 41 2015 53.548 -163.702 11 5.0 Unimak Island, Alaska
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 26 4 57 1 1913 -20.000 -174.000 60 8.2 Tonga Islands
6 26 5 49 42 1917 -15.500 -173.000 60 8.7 Tonga Islands
The earthquake affected several villages and Pago Pago. A tsunami was generated. This tsunami was observed with height up to 12 meters in Samoa on the south coast of Upolu. Also observed in Hawaii at Honolulu and on the west coast of North America.
6 26 1 37 34 1924 -56.000 157.500 60 8.3 Macquarie Islands
This earthquake is not known to have produced any damage in the epicentral area. A tsunami was generated and observed on tidal gauges at Sydney, Australia.
6 26 19 46 15 1926 36.000 28.400 100 7.4 Turkey
Felt with intensity XI at Rhoades, Greece and in the Dodecanese Islands. The coast of Crete Island elevated. Casualties were reported. Earthquake was felt over a radius of about 1600 km.
6 26 11 52 3 1941 12.500 92.500 60 8.7 Andaman Islands
Damage was severe at Madras, Andaman Islands. A few people were killed. Also felt at Colombo, Sri Lanka. One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in the region.
6 26 4 38 23 1958 54.000 160.100 120 7.0 E. of Kamchatka
6 26 22 32 0 1973 43.200 146.600 50 7.0 Hokkaido, Japan
Aftershock of an M 7.5 on June 24, 1973.
6 26 12 22 7 1996 28.045 140.165 530 7.1 Bonin Islands
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 26 22 14 39 1965 51.560 -178.480 56 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 26 6 0 0 1966 44.300 -103.400 0 5.0 Wyoming/Dakotas
This earthquake occurred in western South Dakota near Keystone where well water was muddied. Concrete steps were cracked at Rapid City. At Deadwood a tree fell. Earth sounds were reported to resemble jets flying overhead at Silver City (similar to sonic booms). Dishes rattled and the earthquake sound was heard more intensely in northwest Rapid City.
6 26 1 42 21 1968 40.070 -124.280 10 5.1 Off Coast of No. California
6 26 10 47 46 1968 40.200 -124.400 33 5.1 Off Coast of No. California
Felt over about 5,000 square miles - mostly in Mendocino and Humboldt counties. Chimneys were toppled and landslides were numerous. Ground cracks were observed near Mattole Rive and at least one building was damaged when the front porch was torn away. Glassware and windows broken at Petrolia.
6 26 7 59 27 1975 52.360 -168.730 35 5.2 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 26 12 44 58 1985 55.400 -160.560 39 5.0 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 26 16 36 29 1987 54.200 -164.800 0 5.0 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 26 4 18 31 1988 31.331 -64.784 10 5.1 Off East Coast U.S.
6 26 8 40 29 1995 34.394 -118.669 13 5.2 So. California
Aftershock of the Northridge earthquake. Felt with intensity V at Glendale area, throughout Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Minor damage.
6 26 14 5 37 2001 61.340 -140.070 10 5.8 Central Alaska
6 26 09 03 03 2014 51.402 -178.490 50 5.0 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 25 14 45 36 1904 52.000 159.000 30 7.7 Kamchatka
6 25 21 0 30 1904 52.000 159.000 60 8.1 Kamchatka
This earthquake began with a strong underground roar which woke the whole city of Petropavlovsk. Houses shook, windows broke and chimneys fell. Citizens fled during the earthquake. The second earthquake threw boats off the bay onto the shore about 50 meters. Large portions of the cliff collapsed into the sea some making loud noises. The sound was described as sounding like the roar of many cannons. (Data from New Catalog of Strong Earthquakes in the U.S.S.R. from Ancient Times through 1977, July 1982).
6 25 17 54 36 1907 1.000 127.000 200 7.9 Halmahera
6 25 19 6 44 1914 -4.500 99.000 60 8.1 So. of Sumatera
All stone houses suffered severe damage. Wooden structures were undamaged. Twenty killed and an additional 20 were injured. Damage at Laia, Manna and Seluma. Damage occurred to roads and bridges with some destroyed. This earthquake was felt and created moderate damage in Indonesia at Kepahyang, Bengkulu, Lais, Manna, Seluma with intensity IX.
6 25 10 44 56 1953 -9.200 123.000 0 7.1 Flores Island area
No damage reports.
6 25 19 18 57 1976 -4.603 140.091 33 7.1 Papua New Guinea
This earthquake occurred at Jayapura. Felt by many people but no damage was reported. Landslides were observed and ground cracks were reported in Irian Jaya. (data for this and 1914 event from Southeast Asia association of Seismologiy Series on Seismology, June 1985).
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 25 20 45 27 1933 39.080 -119.330 1 6.1 California/Nevada area
Felt over about 40,000 square miles. Churches and homes were badly damaged at Virginia city. Chimneys, windows and walls cracked. Plaster was cracked over many areas. At Yerington the courthouse separated 2 inches from its base. Chimneys fell.
6 25 4 25 24 1943 48.500 -105.000 0 5.0 Wyoming/Dakotas
Shock in southern Sheridan County, Montana. Felt strongest around Homestead and Froid. Wheat spilled out of a local grannery. Subterranean sounds were heard. At Reserve these sounds were thunderous.
6 25 16 12 37 1951 61.100 -150.100 128 6.2 Central Alaska
This event was sharply felt in Anchorage and caused fixtures to sway, cars to bounce in the streets and items to fall from shelves. Lights were shattered throughout the area. Phonograph records rolled out of folders at radio station KENI Felt most strongly at Spenard and Cordova.
6 25 12 10 39 1952 60.300 -141.100 0 5.0 Central Alaska
6 25 8 26 22 1963 44.300 -129.100 32 5.0 Off Coast of Oregon
6 25 17 24 55 1964 43.600 -130.200 33 5.4 North Pacific Ocean
6 25 16 8 55 1970 39.600 -71.000 0 5.0 Off East Coast U.S.
6 25 7 11 23 1973 52.830 -174.650 208 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 25 5 44 7 1975 64.853 -133.506 33 5.1 Yukon Territory, Canada
6 25 1 36 40 1981 54.837 -159.752 30 5.2 Alaska Peninsula
6 25 0 36 51 1989 56.200 -169.600 0 5.2 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 25 18 14 18 1992 51.620 -173.270 31 5.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 25 12 15 13 1994 58.970 -152.460 66 5.2 Southern Alaska
6 25 22 51 58 1998 50.200 -130.000 33 5.1 British Colombia
6 25 22 52 4 1998 50.371 -129.727 10 5.3 British Colombia
6 25 02 32 24 2007 41.116 -124.824 3 5.0 Off Coast of No. California
(NEIC) Felt (V) at Kneeland; (IV) at Blue Lake, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, Loleta, Petrolia and Samoa;(III) at Arcata, Bayside, Bridgeville, Garberville, Hydesville, Klamath, Korbel, McKinleyville, Rio Dell, Trinidad and Whitethorn; (II) at Crescent City, Fort Bragg, Redway and Scotia. Also felt at Carlotta, Hyampom, Leggett, Myers Flat, Redcrest, Santa Rosa, Willow Creek, Yuba City and in parts of the San Francisco Bay area. Felt (II) at Brookings, Oregon.
6 25 13 18 58 2007 51.697 -173.508 45 5.2 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 25 00 03 05 2014 51.971 178.462 113 5.2 Rat Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 24 7 2 30 1901 27.000 130.000 60 7.9 Bonin Islands
6 24 11 17 49 1906 15.000 92.000 60 7.3 Andaman Islands
6 24 21 54 46 1933 -5.500 104.800 60 7.5 So. of Sumatera
This event was followed by a large number of aftershocks. Structural damage was observed in the western part of South Sumatra. Large fissures and subsidence was observed between Kotaagung and Makaka across the Barisan mountain range.
6 24 23 23 14 1935 -15.800 167.800 140 7.1 Vanuatu Islands
6 24 11 16 26 1942 -40.900 175.900 15 7.2 So. Island, N.Z.
This event was preceded by a strong foreshock about 3 hours earlier. Considerable damage occurred at Masterton and Wairarapa. Poorly constructed and older buildings suffered severely however modern buildings were relatively unharmed. A few people suffered injuries but no one was killed. The maximum intensity was given at IX. Damage to private buildings in Wellington was widespread. Up to 20,000 chimneys were damaged. Surface rupture was observed but was not as striking as might be expected.
6 24 22 38 48 1949 -5.000 106.500 60 7.0 So. of Java
6 24 22 25 34 1950 -20.500 169.500 40 7.2 Loyalty Islands
6 24 13 9 8 1970 51.753 -131.024 12 7.0 British Colombia
Felt on Queen Charlotte Islands and in western British Columbia.
6 24 2 43 25 1973 43.380 146.520 65 7.6 Hokkaido, Japan
One person was injured and damage was reported in the Nemuro area. Felt throughout Hokkaido, Japan. A minor tsunami was reported in Japan and the Kuril Islands.
6 24 3 11 32 1986 -4.400 144.200 113 7.4 Papua New Guinea
Damage occurred and landslides were recorded in the Papua New Guinea highlands. Maximum intensity placed at VII. Submarine cables from Madang and Guam were damaged. Estimated damage at $500,00 US dollars. Felt from Tabulil to Port Moresby and as far as Bougainville.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 24 13 1 54 1939 36.800 -121.450 0 5.5 Central California
This earthquake occurred near Hollister with its greatest intensity southwest of Hollister. Damage to Ranch chimneys and small cracks in the ground were observed. Furniture and water moved. Bricks and highways were cracked. Earth cracks of 0.5-1 inches in width were observed.
6 24 16 27 27 1939 32.000 -117.500 16 5.2 So. California
Several hours after the Hollister earthquake there may be a triggering relation here. This event was felt throughout the San Diego area and in many areas of San Diego county. Followed by one immediate felt aftershock.
6 24 4 26 31 1963 59.500 -152.100 0 6.7 Southern Alaska
Maximum intensity (VII) at Barbara Point. Damage was also observed at Homer and Seldovia. At Barbara Point nearly everything fell from shelves. Trees and rocks fell from hillsides. Heavy equipment was moved. In Homer and Sedovia chimneys were toppled and plaster and small to heavy objects were slightly damaged.
6 24 16 17 18 1963 52.500 -172.000 70 5.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 24 7 30 31 1970 51.840 -130.763 33 5.4 British Colombia
6 24 13 9 8 1970 51.753 -131.024 12 7.0 British Colombia
6 24 13 17 4 1970 51.740 -131.200 64 5.2 British Colombia
Felt on Queen Charlotte Islands and in western British Columbia.
6 24 21 20 22 1974 63.162 -149.855 93 5.5 Central Alaska
6 24 12 15 32 1975 63.029 -150.895 139 5.3 Central Alaska
6 24 21 33 10 1984 51.101 -130.502 10 5.7 British Colombia
Felt lightly at Ocean Falls, British Columbia.
6 24 20 46 3 1986 66.133 -149.639 10 5.2 Northern Alaska
6 24 4 59 3 1991 58.400 -137.230 3 6.3 Southeast Alaska
Felt with intensity V at Gustavus and Skagway. Also felt in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory.
6 24 19 54 5 1991 51.210 -178.630 33 5.6 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 24 12 11 26 1992 51.501 -173.446 33 5.7 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 24 14 1 46 1992 51.810 -173.440 33 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 24 10 28 34 2003 51.461 176.653 10 5.0 Rat Islands, Aleutians
6 24 03 09 39 2011 52.050 -171.836 52 7.3 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 24 00 52 28 2014 51.992 178.431 102 5.7 Rat Islands, Aleutians
6 24 22 32 20 2015 61.733 -151.987 104 5.7 Southern Alaska
NEIC reported it was felt with intensity IV in India, Chugiak, Cooper Landing, Eagle River, Kasilof, Anchorage, Moose Pass, Talkeetna, Willow, and II-III in Denali National Park, Healy, Cantwell, Fairbanks, North Pole, Clear, Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Willow, Valdez, Sterling, Soldotna, Seward, Palmer, Kodiak, Homer, Glennallen, Girdwood, Anchor Point, Elmendorf AFB, East of Anchorage, Matanuska-Sustina border, N Lake and Peninsula Border, West Kenai Peninsula, Boroug, Alaska.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 23 17 13 22 1946 49.800 -124.500 60 7.3 Washington state, U.S.
One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in the Puget Sound area. This event caused considerable damage in the epicentral area. The bottom of Deep Bay in Georgia Strait subsided by from 9 to 84 feet. Read Island saw a 10-foot vertical rise. Chimneys fell in the Port Angeles area and damage occurred in high rise buildings in Seattle and the Puget Sound. Felt as far south as Oregon. Felt over about 55,000 square miles. Some beaches sank as much as 100 feet. One person was killed when waves caused by a landslide overturned his boat. Flooding from the sea occurred to fields and highways. Rockslides and muddy water was common. Damage in Vancouver, BC consisted of cracked walls and downed chimneys. Changes in terrain and fallen trees were reported in many areas.
6 23 1 26 35 1964 42.983 146.467 80 7.6 Hokkaido, Japan
6 23 20 33 14 2001 -16.265 -73.641 33 8.4 Near the coast of Peru
The earthquake killed at least 75 including at least 26 by a tsunami. Nearly 18,000 homes were destroyed and more than 35,000 damaged in Arequipa, Camana and Tacna while injuring nearly 2700. Besides the 26 killed by the tsunami an additional 64 were missing. Many historic buildings were damaged or destroyed at Arequipa. Landslides blocked many highways. The earthquake followed by several days a total eclipse of the sun in the area. A tsunami was generated with maximum height to 7 meters and inundated up to 1 km inland.
6 23 12 12 34 2003 51.439 176.793 20 7.0 Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands
Felt on Shemya (IV).
6 23 20 53 09 2014 51.797 178.760 107 7.9 Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 23 7 24 0 1909 39.330 -120.920 0 5.5 Central California
This earthquake occurred in Sierra County, California. Chimneys were thrown down at Downieville. Damage was severe in North Bloomfield and at Bowman's Dam. Felt to Sacramento. Numerous aftershocks were recorded.
6 23 3 59 0 1915 32.800 -115.500 0 6.2 So. California
6 23 4 56 0 1915 32.800 -115.500 0 6.2 So. California
Damage estimated at about $900,000 in southern Imperial Valley. This was mainly caused by poor quality construction in the area. Most well-constructed homes survived with only cracks. Six were killed in Mexicali, Mexico after they returned to their homes after the first shock and the buildings collapsed in the second shock. Unstable river banks collapsed and more water was needed for irrigation following the quakes due to cracks in irrigation systems.
6 23 15 4 34 1934 39.100 -118.800 0 5.5 California/Nevada area
Questionable parameters.
6 23 6 37 53 1944 49.400 -67.800 0 5.1 Maine
About 10 miles north of Godbout, Quebec. Followed on June 24 by an M 3.7 about 500 km to the west near Lachute, Quebec.
6 23 17 13 22 1946 49.800 -124.500 60 7.3 Washington state, U.S.
One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in the Puget Sound area. This event caused considerable damage in the epicentral area. The bottom of Deep Bay in Georgia Strait subsided by from 9 to 84 feet. Read Island saw a 10-foot vertical rise. Chimneys fell in the Port Angeles area and damage occurred in high rise buildings in Seattle and the Puget Sound. Felt as far south as Oregon. Felt over about 55,000 square miles. Some beaches sank as much as 100 feet. One person was killed when waves caused by a landslide overturned his boat. Flooding from the sea occurred to fields and highways. Rockslides and muddy water was common. Damage in Vancouver, BC consisted of cracked walls and downed chimneys. Changes in terrain and fallen trees were reported in many areas.
6 23 3 27 2 1957 58.500 -137.000 0 5.7 Southeast Alaska
6 23 14 35 2 1959 38.920 -118.890 0 6.3 California/Nevada area
6 23 15 4 34 1959 39.100 -118.800 0 5.5 California/Nevada area
Felt south of Shurz, Nevada. Felt in California and western Nevada. Chimneys were twisted and cracked. Minor aftershocks and rockslides were observed.
6 23 8 55 55 1961 44.100 -128.900 56 5.4 North Pacific Ocean
6 23 4 54 38 1964 32.700 -117.100 8 5.5 So. California
Felt widely in San Diego to Imperial Beach where slight damage was observed. A typewriter fell off a table and fire alarms were activated.
6 23 11 9 16 1965 56.500 -152.800 33 6.4 Southern Alaska
6 23 12 23 24 1965 56.620 -152.680 29 5.1 Southern Alaska
Questionable events. Listed in UNESCO's Rothe catalog but not noted in the "U.S. Earthquakes" catalog for 1965.
6 23 14 12 24 1972 53.869 -165.504 23 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 23 5 26 50 1973 51.757 -176.875 69 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 23 5 14 54 1974 52.480 -168.972 39 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 23 13 4 54 1987 55.200 -161.900 0 5.0 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 23 19 13 30 1997 47.895 -122.185 13 5.0 Washington state, U.S.
Slight damage at Bremerton and Poulsbo (intensity VI). Felt in Seattle and surrounding areas of Puget Sound. Felt from Mount Vernon to Olympia.
6 23 16 51 9 2001 54.894 -159.186 3 5.4 Alaska Peninsula
6 23 12 12 34 2003 51.439 176.783 20 6.8 Rat Islands, Aleutians
6 23 12 18 54 2006 51.984 177.122 10 5.4 Rat Islands, Aleutians
6 23 17 41 41 2010 45.880 -75.480 22 5.2 Quebec, Canada
(NEIC) Slight damage at Gracefield, Quebec and landslides occurred in the epicentral area. Felt (VI) at Val-des-Bois and (V) at Fort-Coulonge, Maniwaki, Papineauville, Saint Andre Avellin, Sainte-Julienne and Thurso. Also felt (V) at Buckingham, Constance Bay and Rockland, Ontario. Felt in much of southern Ontario and Quebec and in parts of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Felt (IV) in the Massena area, New York. Felt in much of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont and in parts of Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
6 23 07 43 45 2012 51.242 -177.666 34 5.1 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
6 23 20 53 09 2014 51.797 178.760 107 7.9 Rat Islands, Aleutians
The Rat Islands earthquake was felt lightly in this remote epicentral area and triggered small tsunami waves which were recorded in the local area. NEIC reported intensity VI in Akak, Alaska and possibly light shaking as far as Seward, Alaska 2000 km to the east.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 22 13 49 52 1913 48.000 -178.000 60 7.2 Northern Pacific Ocean
6 22 6 44 33 1923 22.800 98.800 60 7.3 Myanmar
6 22 9 18 43 1945 43.900 146.500 110 7.3 Hokkaido, Japan
6 22 21 41 59 1952 46.800 153.600 45 7.2 So. Kurils
6 22 23 50 23 1957 -1.500 137.000 60 7.5 West Irian, PNG
Substantial damage in the region of Geelvink Bay, Irian Jaya.
6 22 12 8 33 1977 -22.878 -175.900 65 7.2 Tonga Islands
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 22 13 49 52 1913 48.000 -178.000 60 7.2 Northern Pacific Ocean
6 22 3 46 54 1923 56.000 -136.000 0 5.0 Southeast Alaska
6 22 19 9 54 1954 54.170 -133.630 0 5.0 British Colombia
6 22 23 28 47 1960 51.680 -173.430 0 6.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 22 11 38 49 1966 61.320 -147.640 16 5.2 Central Alaska
6 22 15 36 40 1967 51.730 -176.810 59 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 22 10 45 25 1969 51.460 -179.950 56 6.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 22 15 58 18 1969 51.450 -179.900 61 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 22 14 39 30 1970 55.310 -156.390 25 5.7 Alaska Peninsula
6 22 14 44 8 1970 55.220 -156.690 0 5.1 Alaska Peninsula
6 22 5 41 28 1978 51.605 -179.412 33 5.9 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 22 22 56 21 1984 54.210 -163.270 33 5.1 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 22 5 28 56 1986 51.600 -175.700 0 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 22 18 1 50 1986 50.570 -174.770 33 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 22 13 33 28 1988 54.108 -161.840 33 5.0 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 22 7 24 34 1997 51.487 -178.241 49 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 22 19 28 05 2009 61.939 -150.704 64 5.5 Central Alaska
(NEIC) Felt (V) at Trapper Creek; (IV) at Anchorage, Elmendorf AFB, Chugiak, Eagle River, Girdwood, Palmer, Talkeetna, Wasilla and Willow; (III) at Fort Richardson, Kenai, Soldotna and Sterling; (II) at Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Homer, Seward and Valdez. Also felt at Anchor Point, Cooper Landing, Cordova, Glennallen, Indian, Kasilof, Moose Pass, Ninilchik and North Pole.
6 22 19 55 24 2009 51.277 -178.201 35 5.7 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
6 22 21 05 33 2009 51.346 -178.248 29 5.4 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 21 0 0 0 1847 46.000 152.000 40 7.5 So. Kurils
6 21 20 52 0 1900 20.000 -80.000 60 7.9 Northern Cuba
Questionable event parameters.
6 21 21 32 30 1916 -28.500 -63.000 600 7.5 Argentina
6 21 16 27 13 1928 60.000 -146.500 60 7.0 Central Alaska
Felt from the Kenai Peninsula to Copper River Valley. Two major associated shocks were recorded (one was a foreshock about 5 hours earlier and one an aftershock about an hour later). Thirty miles north of Cordova men were thrown from their bunks. Plaster cracked at Cordova. Landslides were common in the mountains. Ground motion was described as rolling waves. Felt at Anchorage and Valdez.
6 21 10 58 20 1944 -22.000 169.000 50 7.2 Loyalty Islands
6 21 6 55 37 1950 -20.300 169.300 40 7.0 Loyalty Islands
6 21 6 25 25 1983 41.260 139.002 6 7.1 Hokkaido, Japan
Some damage on northern Honshu. Felt with intensity IV. A 1 meter tsunami was observed at Akita and reported along many areas of northern Honshu.
6 21 13 57 10 1996 51.568 159.119 20 7.0 Kamchatka
Felt at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy with intensity IV. Also felt at Severo-Kurilsk.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 21 0 0 0 1808 37.800 -122.500 0 6.3 Central California
Adobe walls were severely damaged in San Francisco. At least one room collapsed at headquarters in the Presidio and the soldier's quarters were severely damaged. One of a series of up to 18 shocks over two weeks. Date of the mainshock is uncertain. The official report was written on July 17, 1808.
6 21 16 27 13 1928 60.000 -146.500 60 7.0 Central Alaska
Felt from the Kenai Peninsula to Copper River Valley. Two major associated shocks were recorded (one was a foreshock about 5 hours earlier and one an aftershock about an hour later). Thirty miles north of Cordova men were thrown from their bunks. Plaster cracked at Cordova. Landslides were common in the mountains. Ground motion was described as rolling waves. Felt at Anchorage and Valdez.
6 21 18 15 0 1936 46.900 -112.700 0 5.0 Montana/Idaho
Seven miles west of Lincoln, MT. Felt in the Blackfoot valley. Followed by an equally strong shock on June 22 near Marysville, MT.
6 21 15 32 52 1964 32.700 -117.200 3 5.0 So. California
Plaster fell in San Diego and cracks formed in the beams of the Post Office. Damage was reported at Coronado. Near the epicenter of the earthquake on June 15, 2004.
6 21 1 0 0 1967 64.000 -144.000 0 5.0 Northern Alaska
6 21 18 4 50 1967 64.910 -147.590 15 5.4 Northern Alaska
6 21 18 13 5 1967 64.698 -147.660 21 5.5 Northern Alaska
6 21 18 24 47 1967 64.780 -147.700 17 5.4 Northern Alaska
These shocks and thousands of aftershocks caused minor property damage in Fairbanks and in areas to the south. The mainshock was felt over and area of about 90,000 square mile. By the end of the first week the number of shocks had declined from about 2000 daily to only about 400 per day. In Fairbanks, the Courthouse and State office building were most damaged. Ceiling and light fixtures were damaged. Ground cracks appeared near Badger Pass and Peede road and blue mud seeped from the cracks. Landslides were noted north of Mt. McKinley National Park.
6 21 17 3 16 1979 50.990 -131.040 18 5.2 British Colombia
Probably a multiple event.
6 21 1 32 35 1986 52.400 -176.000 0 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 21 5 46 10 1987 54.120 -162.387 1 6.2 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 21 5 55 28 1987 54.260 -162.620 0 5.5 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 21 6 18 59 1987 54.500 -163.500 0 5.1 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 21 7 51 49 1987 54.500 -163.500 0 5.1 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
These events were felt at False Pass, Cold Bay and Sand Point, Alaska with intensity V on the first and III on others.
6 21 10 12 14 1990 53.100 -164.700 0 5.4 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 21 15 15 53 1990 51.000 -172.700 33 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 21 7 29 41 1992 52.130 -169.550 45 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 21 20 24 15 1995 51.104 -130.518 10 5.4 British Colombia
6 21 20 27 07 2001 51.579 -177.066 33 5.0 Andreanof Islands, Alaska
6 21 21 29 09 2004 61.656 -151.193 74 5.1 Southern Alaska
(NEIC) Felt (IV) at Anchorage and Willow; (III) at Beluga River, Chugiak, Eagle River, Elmendorf AFB, Fort Richardson, Kenai, Palmer, Sutton and Wasilla; (II) at Kasilof.
6 21 16 42 12 2011 51.299 179.169 35 5.0 Rat Islands, Alaska
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 20 6 0 0 1698 -1.310 -78.780 20 7.7 Ecuador
6 20 0 0 0 1699 -1.500 -78.500 0 7.4 Ecuador
Mallet (1852) gives the epicenter in the Andes near Quito on June 19, 1698. This very violent shock ruined the towns of Hambata and Llactacunga. The summit of the volcano Garguairazo collapsed inward and from the broken part of the mountain spewed mud and water which did a great deal of damage.
6 20 5 4 0 1894 35.700 139.800 60 7.0 No. Honshu, Japan
6 20 2 1 8 1960 -38.000 -73.500 0 7.3 Central Chile
Strong aftershock of the May 1960 great earthquakes in Central Chile.
6 20 20 53 13 1976 3.400 96.300 33 7.2 Nicobar Islands
Felt at Medan
6 20 21 0 11 1990 36.989 49.346 19 7.4 No. Iran
Up to 50,000 were killed and 60,000 injured with more than 400,000 homeless in the Rasht, Qazvin and Zangan areas. Extensive landslides were observed. Nearly all buildings were destroyed in the regions of Rudbar and Manjil, Iran. Damage occurred as far away as Tehran. Felt throughout northwestern Iran. Some damage was also observed in southern Azerbaijan.
6 20 5 18 52 1991 1.196 122.787 31 7.2 Celebes Sea
At least 1500 houses were damaged in the Gorontalo area. This event was felt with maximum intensity VI and with intensity IV in the Manado area. Also felt at Poso.
6 20 6 19 39 2003 -7.606 -71.722 558 7.1 Amazonas, Brazil
Felt lightly throughout Brazil, Ecuador and northern and central Chile.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 20 20 14 0 1897 37.000 -121.500 0 6.3 Central California
This earthquake was very destructive to brick buildings in Gilroy and San Filipe, CA. Most structures in Hollister were also damaged. Chimneys were thrown down throughout the area. At Salinas brick structures were damaged and walls were collapsed. A ground fissure formed on the Pacheco Pass Road and a fissure nearly 300 meters long formed near San Filipe. These were probably formed by a rupture of the Calaveras Fault although the epicenter was near the San Andreas Fault in San Benito County. Felt from Woodland on the north to San Luis Obispo on the south.
6 20 9 26 27 1932 43.000 -127.500 0 5.5 Off Coast of Oregon
6 20 9 38 0 1952 39.700 -82.100 0 5.0 Kentucky/Tennessee/NC
Highest intensity was observed at Zanesville, OH where an old chimney was toppled. Felt throughout SE Ohio.
6 20 12 7 34 1955 51.750 -179.250 100 6.8 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 20 18 4 36 1965 42.800 -126.500 33 5.7 Off Coast of Oregon
6 20 19 16 21 1965 25.400 -109.400 33 5.8 Gulf of California
6 20 1 24 15 1966 51.530 -178.510 43 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 20 7 38 50 1967 52.790 -167.060 45 5.4 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 20 2 37 52 1969 53.310 -162.410 41 5.8 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 20 4 15 54 1972 59.560 -153.490 100 5.1 Southern Alaska
6 20 15 24 60 1980 37.505 -118.838 6 5.3 California/Nevada area
6 20 2 33 54 1997 51.481 -173.678 33 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 20 21 49 09 2003 52.263 179.738 176 5.4 Rat Islands, Aleutians
6 20 10 02 07 2006 51.582 -130.473 10 5.6 Vancouver, Canada
6 20 12 16 46 2014 51.949 -171.350 26 5.3 Fox Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 19 0 0 0 1716 35.000 105.200 0 7.5 So. China
6 19 0 0 0 1718 35.000 105.200 0 7.5 So. China
Chinese Significant Earthquakes of the World catalog gives this as occurring in 1718 with at least 43,000 killed. Mallet (1852) also gives 3 a.m. on June 19. The event occurred at Sin-sou-sou, the capital of the Chinese province of Xansi, and was felt throughout the area. The earth was observed to rise and fall in waves like the sea to a height of 6 fathoms (quote from Mallet - what is a fathom in this case?) Continuous aftershocks from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. The surface of the earth was greatly changed with huge chasms opening in many places. Great landslides occurred in the mountains.
6 19 11 22 41 1906 20.000 122.000 60 7.1 Taiwan
Not damaging in Taiwan.
6 19 7 34 37 1947 22.000 145.500 60 7.0 Volcano Islands
6 19 12 12 59 1952 22.700 99.800 0 7.0 Myanmar
6 19 8 13 35 1968 -5.550 -77.200 33 7.0 No. Peru
This earthquake was destructive in the region of San Martin Province of Peru on the eastern slope of the Andes. 41 were killed, 100 injured and 75 percent of the houses were damaged at Moyobamba. 30 were killed at Chachapoyas and Lamas. Landslides were common in the epicentral area which is forested and not easy to access. Ground fissures were observed. The felt area was 235,000 square miles. Several strong aftershocks were felt in the mainshock area.
6 19 6 21 59 1982 13.317 -89.333 65 7.0 Guatemala
At least 40 were killed and many were injured in El Salvador. Thousands were left homeless. Great damage occurred in San Salvador and to the south where landslides were common. Three were killed and 40 injured in Guatemala. Felt throughout Central America.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 19 18 47 43 1933 61.250 -150.500 25 6.0 Central Alaska
Felt at Seward and Sustina, Alaska.
6 19 19 20 0 1955 39.000 -118.300 0 5.2 California/Nevada area
6 19 19 25 16 1955 39.000 -118.500 0 5.0 California/Nevada area
6 19 19 28 44 1966 51.730 -176.120 57 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 19 17 7 47 1967 52.760 -166.900 44 5.9 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 19 20 25 1 1969 54.180 -164.210 39 5.0 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 19 21 33 17 1969 52.749 -167.833 14 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 19 15 12 51 1972 49.936 -173.679 30 5.4 Northern Pacific Ocean
6 19 7 19 32 1980 37.558 -118.911 0 5.0 California/Nevada area
6 19 14 4 30 1980 37.636 -118.847 8 5.2 California/Nevada area
6 19 9 9 18 1986 57.210 -153.850 34 6.5 Southern Alaska
Felt (IV ) at Kodiak, Alaska.
6 19 22 28 40 1986 55.500 -161.300 0 5.2 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 19 23 41 40 1990 54.512 -161.937 33 5.0 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 19 0 25 45 1993 52.240 -165.410 33 5.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 19 14 45 40 1995 58.992 -151.206 33 5.0 Southern Alaska
6 19 13 40 57 2012 43.443 -127.273 10 5.2 Off Coast of Oregon
6 19 15 56 32 2012 53.351 171.619 14 6.0 Near Islands, Aleutians
6 19 20 56 41 2012 53.351 171.701 11 5.6 Near Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 18 1 45 0 1678 -12.300 -77.800 40 8.4 Central Peru
This earthquake was mostly destructive in the Lima area and to tbe north at Santa Fe and destroyed a number of buildings, convents and homes particularly in the city. Cost of repairs was estimated at about three million pesos (1678 pesos). The sea was observed to recede and returned with such force to move three large vessels over a hill and the town of Santa Fe. The only remains of this town today area a sandy hill on which the remains of the hulls of these ships rested for more than 200 years. The land close to the shore was devastated for long stretches.
6 18 15 0 0 1694 40.020 140.010 0 7.0 Hokkaido, Japan
6 18 4 45 0 1826 5.500 -74.100 10 8.2 Colombia
The earthquake occurred in the middle of the night and destroyed most of the homes and edifices in the city of Bogota. Hospitals, Convents and cathedrals also suffered much damage. Sulfurous smells were observed in the desert where a cleft opened which was over 200 ft. wide. The motion was compared to a boat on a stormy sea. A dull noise accompanied the earthquake. The quake was preceded by a long drought and followed immediately by very heavy rain. (Source: Robert Mallet, Reports on the State of Science, 1954.
6 18 16 6 6 1912 59.000 -143.000 0 7.0 Southeast Alaska
Part of the seismic activity associated with the eruption in the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, one of the largest eruptions in the past 100 years. That eruption began on June 8 and lasted for several months.
6 18 14 35 0 1931 -14.139 -71.360 15 7.0 Central Peru
6 18 10 12 10 1932 19.500 -103.500 60 7.9 Michoacan, Mexico
Earthquake was destructive in Michoacan, Jalisco and Colima. Followed by a strong series of aftershocks from Oaxaca (June 21) to Colima (June 22).
6 18 21 37 29 1933 38.500 143.000 60 7.3 So. of Honshu
A tsunami was generated which affected the coast of Japan at Miyagi, Aomori and Hokkaido.
6 18 9 30 57 1942 9.000 140.500 60 7.1 Caroline Islands
6 18 15 31 28 1959 54.100 160.200 33 7.0 E. of Kamchatka
6 18 13 55 17 1961 -31.500 179.800 406 7.4 So. Kermadec Islands
6 18 17 14 54 1980 9.475 126.657 54 7.2 Central Philippines
There were no reports of damage or casualties. Strong surface waves were recorded leading to the strong magnitude. Felt at northeastern Mindanao, Tandag, Hinatuan and Suriagao with intensity III. (Source: Catalog of Philippine Earthquakes, Southeast Asia Association of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering, June 1985)
6 18 22 49 41 1988 26.960 -111.040 3 7.1 Gulf of California
6 18 17 57 47 1993 -28.678 -176.893 11 7.1 No. Kermadec Islands
6 18 3 25 16 1994 -42.963 171.658 14 7.1 So. Island, N.Z.
Structural damage occurred at Christchurch (intensity VI). The event was felt throughout South Island and in southern North Island. Landslides were observed and blocked highways between Arthur's Pass and Christchurch.
6 18 14 44 13 2000 -13.802 97.453 10 8.0 So. Indian Ocean
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 18 13 43 0 1875 40.200 -84.000 0 5.3 Ohio/Lake Erie
This earthquake was severely felt at Columbus and Sidney. Chimneys were destroyed and walls were cracked. Felt from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Missouri.
6 18 16 6 6 1912 59.000 -143.000 0 7.0 Southeast Alaska
6 18 9 13 50 1934 60.500 -151.000 80 6.8 Central Alaska
Felt throughout south-central Alaska. Glass was broken at Anchorage and small objects fell from shelves. Also felt at Afognak.
6 18 1 38 47 1969 59.490 -144.900 29 5.2 Southeast Alaska
6 18 23 44 15 1969 52.660 -167.870 42 5.4 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 18 10 17 27 1973 52.190 -164.770 15 5.4 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 18 18 55 38 1980 37.516 -118.837 0 5.3 California/Nevada area
6 18 0 17 48 1984 51.570 -173.293 33 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 18 8 5 15 1986 51.356 -176.653 27 6.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 18 16 15 49 1988 50.966 -177.640 33 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 18 16 16 9 1988 54.500 -176.800 0 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 18 22 49 42 1988 26.812 -111.037 10 6.8 Gulf of California
6 18 14 5 58 1999 51.287 -169.020 33 5.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 18 10 55 38 2000 52.250 -171.311 33 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 18 15 37 14 2000 65.317 -164.083 10 5.1 Northern Alaska
6 18 17 37 15 2002 37.987 -87.780 5 5.0 Indiana
Slight damage was observed at Evansville, Haubstadt and Wadesville, Indiana(intensity VI). Also felt in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
6 18 18 37 52 2006 53.226 -160.632 10 5.3 South of Alaska
6 18 03 28 07 2015 51.289 178.844 25 5.0 Rat Islands, Aleutians
6 18 01 12 49 2016 53.564 -163.491 10 5.0 Fox Islands, Alaska
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 17 0 0 0 1515 28.600 100.800 0 7.5 Myanmar
Also identified as occurring on June 27 (Gregorian vs. Julian date?). This earthquake was so great that it was impossible to find out how many houses had been destroyed or how many people had been killed. The ground was cracked and water burst out. Strong aftershocks continued for more than a month with 20-30 per day. In Yunnan. (data from: Regional Catalog of Earthquakes, British Association for the Advancement of Science, A catalog of Chinese Earthquakes by Shinobu Hirota, 1911, date given as June 27, Date given as June 17 by Milne in "A catalog of Destructive Earthquakes A.D. 7 to A.D. 1899" - published 1911, BAAS.
6 17 3 43 0 1896 35.000 136.000 60 7.5 No. Honshu, Japan
6 17 5 28 0 1910 21.000 121.000 0 7.0 Taiwan
Not included in "Major Earthquakes in Taiwan, 1897 to 1984" by Pao Hua Lee in Historical Seismograms and earthquakes of the World, edited by W.H.K. Lee, Academic Press, 1988.
6 17 3 19 0 1928 16.200 -98.000 25 7.9 Oaxaca, Mexico
6 17 3 19 28 1928 16.330 -96.700 0 8.0 Oaxaca, Mexico
Highly destructive in central Oaxaca, Mexico. Felt widely throughout the region. Also given as occurring on June 16, 1928.
6 17 21 0 39 1971 -25.402 -69.058 76 7.0 Coast Central Chile
One was killed and damage occurred at Catalina. Felt with intensity IV at Antofagasta, Chile.
6 17 3 55 2 1973 43.150 145.880 45 7.9 Hokkaido, Japan
Damage was observed in Nemuro and Kishiro, Hokkaido, Japan. 24 were reported injured on Hokkaido. A minor tsunami was generated with maximum height 3.04 meters.
6 17 15 11 34 1978 -17.098 -172.264 33 7.2 Tonga Islands
6 17 1 32 57 1987 -5.500 130.800 97 7.2 West Irian, PNG
Felt in the Banda Sea area on Banda and Ambon.
6 17 11 22 18 1996 -7.137 122.589 587 7.9 Flores Island area
Despite the deep focus of this earthquake (587 km) it was felt and caused some damage at Kupang, Indonesia. It was also felt at Larantuka and Maumere, Indonesia and at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Deep earthquakes at great magnitudes are often felt over wide areas but generally do little damage at the surface.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 17 9 40 15 1951 44.500 -130.000 0 6.0 Off Coast of Oregon
6 17 10 58 43 1951 44.500 -130.000 0 5.9 Off Coast of Oregon
6 17 1 42 23 1954 56.300 -154.100 0 6.5 Southern Alaska
6 17 10 27 7 1959 34.500 -98.500 0 5.5 Southern Plains
This event was felt over approximately 12,000 square miles of Oklahoma and Texas. The maximum intensity was in the Duncan, Oklahoma area (VI with damage) and Lawton OK where cracks in pavement occurred and plaster was cracked. Houses moved and many objects were observed to move. The event was accompanied by thunderous and roaring sounds. Several water mains were reported broken in Duncan.
6 17 16 35 33 1960 51.900 -173.150 0 6.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 17 18 32 14 1963 60.500 -140.800 28 5.4 Central Alaska
6 17 2 44 59 1976 57.377 -154.229 25 5.2 Southern Alaska
6 17 16 26 49 1984 51.480 -173.300 33 5.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 17 1 4 21 1989 52.260 -174.650 43 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 17 16 0 47 1996 51.323 -178.231 33 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 17 21 3 40 1997 51.300 -179.300 33 6.6 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt at Adak with intensity IV. Also felt on Amchitka.
6 17 16 55 07 2002 40.828 -124.604 22 5.3 Off Coast of California
(NEIC) Felt (V) at Loleta, McKinleyville and Petrolia; (IV) at Arcata, Bayside, Blue Lake, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, Hoopa, Klamath, Korbel, Orick, Rio Dell, Scotia, Trinidad and Willow Creek. Felt in Del Norte, Humboldt, Shasta, Siskiyou and Trinity Counties. Also felt in Jackson and Josephine Counties, Oregon.
6 17 06 21 42 2005 40.773 -126.574 12 6.6 Off Coast of California
(NEIC) Felt (III) at Aptos, Arcata, Bayside, Burlingame, Crescent City, Daly City, Emeryville, Eureka, Felton, Ferndale, Garberville, Los Gatos, Millbrae, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, South San Francisco and Trinidad. Also felt (III) at Grants Pass, Oregon. Felt from southwestern Oregon south as far as the San Francisco Bay area.
6 17 07 08 17 2009 51.606 -175.234 31 5.5 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 16 8 15 0 1805 5.300 -74.500 0 7.0 Colombia
This earthquake was strongly damaging from Bogota to Honda. It was very violent and destroyed 212 buildings including homes and churches while causing extensive damage to 353. More than 120 were reported dead and 109 injured mostly while sleeping during this early morning earthquake.
6 16 0 0 0 1819 23.600 69.600 10 8.3 Cutch, India
This was one of the two largest earthquakes (including the Assam earthquake of 1897) in Indian during the 19th century. It affected a very large area and is one of the first events in which extensive level changes were recorded in the earth. The area is extremely flat and changes in ground level are fairly easily observed. The only prior recorded great earthquake in the area occurred in May 1668 in the delta of the Indus and destroyed up to 30,000 homes. The earthquake was disastrous over the whole province of Cutch and buildings were destroyed over an area of about 1,900,000 sq. miles. The shock was felt from Calcutta (about 1140 miles from Bhuj), along the coast of India, and in the Ganges valley. Observers noted it was impossible to stand during the quake especially as the earth undulated in wave-like motion. At least 1500 were killed and nearly 10,000 houses were destroyed. Inundations of waster destroyed Fort Sindri - this is probably a case of subsidence. Strong aftershocks continued through July 1919. (data from: Great Earthquakes by Charles Davison, Thomas Murby and Co. 1936).
6 16 17 50 0 1908 -18.158 -70.837 30 7.2 So. Peru/Bolivia
6 16 9 30 42 1910 -19.000 169.500 100 8.6 Vanuatu Islands
6 16 0 0 0 1928 16.200 -98.000 0 7.8 Oaxaca, Mexico
Highly destructive in central Oaxaca, Mexico. Felt widely throughout the region.
6 16 22 47 43 1929 -41.800 172.200 33 7.7 So. Island, N.Z.
This earthquake was one of the strongest ever recorded on South Island, New Zealand. It was felt throughout the entire country (North and South Island). Maximum intensity of X included extensive landslides and faulting with surface faulting observed over 8 km. The earthquake generally known as the Buller Earthquake had a 4.5 m. scarp at Buller River with horizontal offset 2.5 m. Some terraces were displaced up to 50 m. at this fault. The quake damaged roads, bridges, buildings and other structures. 17 persons were known to be killed in the quake most of them in landslides. The majority of the epicentral area was remote and unsettled at the time of the earthquake however a railroad was being built and was not continued for some time after this earthquake near Murchison delaying modernization of South Island for several years. (data from: Atlas of Isoseismal Maps of New Zealand Earthquakes, G.L. Downes, Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences monograph 11, GNS, Lower Hutt, New Zealand, 1995).
6 16 4 1 44 1964 38.300 139.100 57 7.4 No. Honshu, Japan
The earthquake and subsequent tsunami killed 26 and injured 447 while destroying nearly 2000 houses along with 290 reported burned down. Remarkable cases of liquefaction were observed. Known as the Niigata earthquake the tsunami amplitude was up to 12-13 feet along the coast of northern Niigata Prefecture near the epicenter (38.3N 139.1E). The tsunami was limited to the Sea of Japan.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 16 23 46 58 1951 44.500 -130.000 0 5.5 Off Coast of Oregon
6 16 19 48 25 1953 55.600 -160.400 33 6.4 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 16 19 48 25 1963 55.600 -160.400 60 6.4 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
While these two events are listed in calalogs neither is listed in catalogs created in 1953 or 1963. Furthermore they are exactly the same time and 10 years apart. These data are very questionable and may be erroneous. The original listing for this event comes from "The seismicity of the Earth 1953-1965", by J.P. Rothe - UNESCO. The event however is not listed under the Alaska section in U.S. Earthquakes for 1963. The report for 1953 may be a typo resulting in a spurious earthquake.
6 16 12 37 23 1955 25.400 -112.800 33 5.5 Gulf of California
6 16 9 19 50 1963 50.760 -129.630 0 5.1 British Colombia
6 16 14 43 48 1973 45.000 -125.800 33 5.6 Off Coast of Oregon
6 16 11 46 54 1978 33.030 -100.766 10 5.3 SW U.S.A
The earthquake was felt in Carlsbad, Texas where hanging pictures fell and small objects broke. Windows were broken in Fluvanna along with light furniture being moved. In Peacock windows were broken. At Snyder a mirror fell and broke. The quake was felt through western Texas and portions of New Mexico.
6 16 4 22 10 1982 58.406 -155.807 164 5.0 Alaska Peninsula
6 16 15 54 38 1986 49.390 -127.070 31 5.3 Vancouver Island area
6 16 10 51 18 1989 57.803 -154.288 43 5.6 Southern Alaska
6 16 16 24 28 1994 34.268 -116.402 3 5.3 So. California
Felt (V) at Yucca Valley and with lesser intensity at Banning, Indo, Morongo Valley and Twentynine Palms.
6 16 15 1 30 1996 51.388 -176.826 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 16 19 31 17 1996 51.521 -178.446 30 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 16 23 33 50 2000 51.433 -178.346 33 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 16 03 33 54 2010 58.033 -139.375 5 5.1 SE ALASKA
(NEIC) Felt (II) at Yakutat. Also felt at Gustavus, Haines and Juneau.
6 16 03 56 13 2010 51.680 -173.799 50 5.1 Andreanof Islands, Alaska
6 16 19 06 05 2011 60.765 -151.076 58 5.0 Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
(AEIC) Felt (IV) at Anchorage, Cooper Landing, Ninilchik, Soldotna and Sterling. Felt widely
6 16 12 01 08 2014 67.721 -162.346 10 5.5 Bering Sea, Alaska
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 15 15 0 0 1662 35.020 136.095 0 7.4 No. Honshu, Japan
6 15 10 33 0 1896 39.600 144.200 0 8.5 So. of Honshu
6 15 19 16 0 1896 39.500 144.000 60 7.5 So. of Honshu
6 15 23 1 0 1896 39.500 144.000 60 7.5 So. of Honshu
27,122 killed with at least 22,000 of these near Yamashita with an additional 9,247 injured. More than 11,000 houses were wrecked and washed away (10.617 swept out to sea and 2,456 damaged beyond repair). The main destruction occurred in the prefecture of Iwate (where more than 25,000 were killed) in the town of Kamaisi and in many regional cities and villages. It was estimated that 52% of the inhabitants of Hyori were drowned and 63% of the houses washed away. Total loss of life from the tsunami and earthquake is estimated at about 26,000 - 29,000 persons similar to that which occurred during the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883. At least 100 aftershocks were recorded A further earthquake occurred on the Sanriku coast on Aug. 5, 1897 and is probably a triggered aftershock. Tsunami heights were up to 40 meters at Shirahama, Ryori Bay and 26 meters at Yoshihana. Tsunami registered 9 meters in Hawaii. Referred to as the great Meiji Sanriku tsunami.(data from: "Great Earthquakes" by: Charles Davison, Murby and Co., 1936.)
6 15 9 34 0 1901 39.000 143.000 60 7.0 So. of Honshu
A tsunami was generated which inundated 50 ha of Miyagi Prefecture.
6 15 14 26 0 1911 28.000 130.000 100 8.0 Ryukyu Islands
There were 12 killed and 422 housed collapsed by this earthquake. A tsunami inundated Chinzei Village in Oshima.
6 15 6 12 36 1928 12.500 121.500 60 7.0 Luzon, Philippines
Destructive earthquake of Intensity VIII. The second in a pair, the first of which occurred on June 14. The destructive effects occurred along the seashore destroying a railway and destruction of a concrete warehouse. As the ground slipped towards the sea it appears that subsidence occurred with differential elevation changes along the shoreline. After the shock the land was invaded by the ocean. In Manila the shock was felt my most people and caused some items to fall and wooden buildings to creek. Estimated damage to Mindoro Sugar Company machinery was placed at P100.000. (Data from: Southeast Asia Association of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering, Series on Seismology Vol. IV Philippines, by Lolita C. Garcia et. al., June 1985).
6 15 11 44 43 1948 33.700 135.200 0 7.0 Central/So. Honshu Japan
6 15 0 59 46 1966 -10.400 160.800 34 7.5 Solomon Islands
6 15 1 32 54 1966 -10.200 160.900 23 7.2 Solomon Islands
6 15 11 14 52 1970 -54.336 -63.645 33 7.0 So. So. America
6 15 0 19 34 1975 43.700 147.950 40 7.1 Hokkaido, Japan
A strong aftershock of the M 7.0 quake that hit the same area on June 10, 1975 and caused a minor tsunami that was observed as far as Wake Island. Felt in Hokkaido.
6 15 20 42 6 1999 18.386 -97.436 70 7.0 Oaxaca, Mexico
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 15 6 34 25 1934 61.500 -59.000 0 5.6 Baffin/Davis Strait, Canada
6 15 15 12 42 1952 65.610 -134.850 15 5.5 Yukon Territory, Canada
6 15 17 47 14 1953 56.300 -153.800 33 6.5 Southern Alaska
6 15 18 18 22 1957 52.000 -171.000 0 6.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 15 20 19 15 1964 58.800 -150.300 33 5.1 Southern Alaska
6 15 22 53 4 1964 62.100 -64.900 10 5.0 Baffin/Davis Strait, Canada
6 15 1 9 5 1973 45.310 -71.120 12 5.0 New England
Cracks formed in the road in the area around Montpelier, VT. Chimneys and storeware were thrown down and damaged esp. at Woburn Quebec. The quake also caused damage in Quebec (plaster and broken windows), Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont and felt throughout the remainder of New England.
6 15 12 11 2 1973 51.271 -179.380 44 5.8 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 15 13 38 23 1973 51.210 -179.350 48 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 15 19 18 48 1973 41.500 -125.530 0 5.0 Off Coast of No. California
6 15 19 57 38 1982 51.319 -178.469 49 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 15 19 40 28 1983 56.660 -153.155 33 5.2 Southern Alaska
6 15 4 27 15 1984 52.298 -178.560 173 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 15 11 51 26 1996 51.293 -176.349 58 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 15 12 23 5 1996 51.271 -176.285 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 15 0 40 4 1999 58.367 -151.935 32 5.1 Southern Alaska
6 15 19 24 33 2003 51.552 176.923 20 6.5 Rat Islands, Aleutians
6 15 22 28 48 2004 32.329 -117.917 10 5.1 Southern California
(NEIC) Felt strongly at Tijuana. Felt (IV) at Bonita, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Chula Vista, Del Mar, El Cajon, Imperial Beach, Jamul, La Jolla, Lakeside, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, San Diego, Santee, Solana Beach and Spring Valley, California. Felt in much of southern California as far north as Ventura and east to Twentynine Palms.
6 15 02 50 54 2005 41.292 -125.953 16 7.2 Off Coast of No. California
(NEIC) Felt (IV) at Crescent City, Ferndale, Kneeland, Loleta and Petrolia; (III) at Arcata, Bayside, Blue Lake, Carlotta, Dunsmuir, Eureka, Fortuna, Garberville, Gasquet, Hoopa, Hydesville, Klamath, McKinleyville, Mount Shasta, Orick, Orleans, Redcrest, Redway, Rio Dell, Scotia, Smith River, Trinidad, Whitethorn, Willow Creek and Yreka. Also felt (III) at Azalea, Brookings, Glendale, Grants Pass, Jacksonville, Merlin, Roseburg and Wolf Creek, Oregon. Felt from southwestern Oregon south to the San Francisco Bay area and by some people in the Portland and Los Angeles areas. A tsunami was generated with maximum recorded wave heights (peak-to-trough) of 26 cm at Crescent City, 6.5 cm at Arena Cove and 5 cm at North Spit, California; 3.5 cm at Tofino and 2 cm at Bamfield, British Columbia, Canada.
6 15 04 26 58 2010 32.700 -115.921 5 5.8 Southern California
(NEIC) Some buildings slightly damaged (VII) at Ocotillo. Felt (V) at Calipatria, Campo, El Centro, Holtville and Jacumba and (IV) in the Anza-Brawley-San Diego area. Felt throughout Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Diego Counties and in parts of Kern, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Felt (V) at El Sauzal and (IV) at Ensenada, Mexicali, Rosarito, Tecate and Tijuana, Baja California. Felt in much of northern Baja California. Felt (III) at San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora. Also felt at Puerto Penasco. Felt (III) at Somerton and Yuma;(II) at Parker, Phoenix, Tucson and Wellton, Arizona. Felt widely in southwestern Arizona.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 14 0 0 0 1893 40.200 19.700 0 7.5 Adriatic Sea
Felt in Austria, Chimara and Kue in Epirus.
6 14 11 9 0 1899 18.000 -77.000 60 7.8 Jamaica
Felt throughout Jamaica with moderate to strong intensity of shaking.
6 14 11 30 0 1905 -30.000 -159.000 60 7.0 So. Pacific Ocean
6 14 9 33 1 1913 43.100 25.700 15 7.0 Romania/Bulgaria
6 14 3 9 45 1942 15.000 145.000 80 7.0 No. Marianas
6 14 6 11 23 1955 19.400 -107.000 0 7.0 Coast of Jalisco, Mexico
6 14 0 12 2 1959 -20.420 -69.000 83 7.5 Coast No. Chile
Damage in northern Chile with one killed. Quake was felt in Arica, Iquique, Antofagasta and Tarapaca.
6 14 7 40 56 1990 11.667 122.003 18 7.1 Luzon, Philippines
At least four people were killed and 15 injured in the Culasi area. Considerable damage to other ares of Oanay. Felt from Iloilo (VI); Bacolod and on Cebu. Followed about five hours later by an event in Xinjiang, China which was M 6.8 but killed one and destoyred up to 3000 homes and left 20,000 homeless in the Ust-Kamenogorsk-Zaysan area, Russia.
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TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 14 22 0 0 1744 42.600 -70.000 0 5.0 Maine
Bricks were thrown from several Boston chimneys. Damage was also observed in other towns and several stone fences were damaged. The shock was reported from Cumberland, Maine to New York City. Several aftershocks occurred.
6 14 15 3 0 1936 46.600 -112.000 0 5.0 Yellowstone/Wyoming
Part of a strong sequence of events in the Helena, Montana area during 1935 and 1936.
6 14 5 32 0 1938 45.900 -111.300 0 5.0 Yellowstone/Wyoming
This earthquake was strongest at Trident, Montana where it cracked plaster and threw down rocks at quarries. A slightly stronger earthquake occurred earlier in the day.
6 14 3 30 13 1945 37.100 -117.500 0 5.0 California/Nevada area
6 14 3 31 16 1945 36.941 -117.441 8 5.0 California/Nevada area
6 14 4 17 28 1953 32.833 -115.667 10 5.7 So. California
Damage occurred at Brawley, CA especially to chimneys. Several canal structures were damaged at the Thistle Lateral Canal near Westmoreland. Several ground cracks were observed. Felt from Palm Springs to San Diego and Yuma, AZ.
6 14 6 24 25 1957 51.900 -176.100 40 6.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 14 9 40 6 1965 44.610 -129.590 7 5.0 Off Coast of Oregon
6 14 13 5 53 1965 44.500 -129.500 25 5.0 Off Coast of Oregon
6 14 0 52 35 1972 60.457 -153.416 139 5.0 Central Alaska
6 14 20 50 26 1975 71.960 -131.720 18 5.1 Yukon Territory, Canada
6 14 18 1 33 1976 51.670 -171.340 2 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 14 0 29 0 1989 51.270 -174.100 50 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 14 0 35 58 1989 51.547 -174.316 33 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 14 4 39 51 1989 50.400 -175.500 0 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 14 3 55 23 1990 56.740 -155.344 46 5.2 Alaska Peninsula
6 14 16 27 32 1996 51.400 -176.600 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 14 13 39 27 2001 51.342 -179.845 33 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 14 19 48 53 2001 51.320 -179.845 55 6.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 14 20 1 37 2001 51.081 -179.750 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 14 17 10 12 2005 51.239 179.314 17 6.8 Rat Islands, Aleutians
6 14 04 18 42 2006 51.752 177.082 14 6.5 Rat Islands, Aleutians
6 14 04 46 42 2006 51.948 177.128 29 6.0 Rat Islands, Aleutians
6 14 06 47 09 2008 44.234 -129.197 10 5.2 Off coast of Oregon
6 14 17 13 26 2016 51.616 -177.033 55 5.1 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 13 0 0 0 1888 38.500 119.000 0 7.5 So. China
Felt strongly in Northern China with considerable damage at Chefoo, Tientsin and Newchang.
6 13 9 38 53 1907 -39.500 -73.000 60 7.3 Central Chile
6 13 0 13 0 1929 43.500 152.000 100 7.1 Hokkaido, Japan
6 13 9 24 34 1929 8.500 127.000 60 7.2 Halmahera
6 13 1 50 55 1934 44.100 147.700 84 7.2 Hokkaido, Japan
6 13 22 10 28 1934 27.500 62.500 80 7.0 Pakistan
6 13 5 12 0 1943 41.100 142.700 20 7.1 Hokkaido, Japan
A small tsunami was observed with height 60 cm at Hachinole.
6 13 20 24 49 1947 21.500 145.500 60 7.2 Volcano Islands
6 13 10 40 41 1957 51.500 -175.100 33 7.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 13 18 8 14 1975 43.550 147.760 45 7.2 Hokkaido, Japan
6 13 22 44 33 2005 -19.987 -69.197 115 7.8 Northern Chile
(NEIC) Five people killed by collapsed buildings and 6 people killed when their vehicle was struck by a boulder near Iquique. At least 200 people injured, 544 houses destroyed and 8,691 damaged (VII), power and telephone services interrupted, roads damaged and landslides occurred in the Iquique area. A rock fell from El Morro near Arica. Felt (VI) at Calama and Tocopilla;(V) at Arica, Chanaral and El Salvador; (IV) at Antofagasta, Caldera and Copiapo. Felt throughout northern Chile. Also felt (V) at Arequipa, Ilo, Moquega, Punta de Bombon and Tacna, Peru. Felt (III) at La Paz, Bolivia. Felt as far away as Santiago, Chile and in Distrito Federal, Goias, Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, Parana, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 13 22 19 47 1933 61.000 -151.000 25 6.2 Central Alaska
6 13 17 15 32 1939 37.000 -117.229 8 5.0 California/Nevada area
6 13 10 40 40 1957 51.000 -175.000 0 7.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 13 5 27 54 1970 51.591 -178.340 55 5.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 13 1 4 36 1980 26.094 -109.894 15 5.0 Gulf of California
6 13 13 21 15 1981 53.634 -163.529 23 5.0 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 13 4 19 28 1985 63.730 -148.970 49 5.1 Central Alaska
6 13 9 25 51 1986 54.150 -163.990 3 5.1 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 13 14 4 0 1986 55.100 -165.700 0 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 13 11 19 40 1987 53.768 -167.048 33 5.3 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 13 1 45 37 1988 37.385 -121.772 8 5.3 Central California
Damage occurred at San Jose but was slight. Some cracks were observed especially in stone fences and walls. The event was along the northern coastline from Kern County to Humboldt County.
6 13 1 22 42 1991 59.910 -152.370 41 5.4 Southern Alaska
6 13 0 33 22 1996 51.400 -177.700 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 13 13 43 03 2010 58.120 -157.049 14 5.4 Alaska Peninsula
(NEIC) Felt (II) at Dillingham. Also felt at Egegik, King Salmon, Naknek and South Naknek.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 12 15 0 0 1648 35.020 139.020 0 7.0 No. Honshu, Japan
6 12 15 0 0 1792 43.075 140.000 0 7.1 Hokkaido, Japan
6 12 0 0 0 1830 36.400 114.200 0 7.5 So. China
6 12 11 6 0 1897 26.000 91.000 60 8.7 Myanmar
6 12 0 0 0 1932 18.900 -104.500 0 7.0 Michoacan, Mexico
6 12 9 2 30 1947 1.500 126.500 40 7.2 Mindanao, Philippines
6 12 13 41 51 1968 39.485 142.737 44 7.0 Off East Coast Honshu
6 12 8 14 26 1978 38.190 142.028 44 7.7 Off East Coast Honshu
22 killed; 421 injured and extensive damage in the Sendai area. Felt V in Many cities in Central and Northern Honshu.
6 12 19 26 50 2010 7.881 91.936 35 7.5 Nicobar Islands
(NEIC) Felt (VI) at Port Blair; (III) at Abiramam, Ambattur, Chennamalai, Chepet, Madippakkam, Madras, Saint Thomas Mount and Visakhapatnam; (II) at Bangalore, Calcutta, Kolathur, Porur and Valasaravakkam. Felt (IV) at Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Felt (III) at Colombo, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Galle and Kandy; (II) at Battaramulla, Matara and Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Felt (III) at Dhaka, Bangladesh. Also felt at Dhamrai. Felt (II) at Male, Maldives. Felt at Perai, Malaysia and in Singapore. A 6 cm tsunami (peak-to-trough) was recorded at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 12 10 30 0 1912 32.900 -80.000 0 5.2 Southeast U.S.
6 12 3 24 0 1921 36.750 -122.000 0 5.0 Central California
6 12 9 15 0 1930 42.600 -111.000 0 5.8 Yellowstone/Wyoming
6 12 15 23 38 1933 61.500 -150.500 0 5.6 Central Alaska
6 12 11 40 0 1936 46.600 -112.000 0 5.0 Yellowstone/Wyoming
6 12 2 1 32 1942 61.000 -138.000 0 5.8 Central Alaska
6 12 10 45 35 1944 33.966 -116.716 10 5.1 So. California
6 12 11 16 36 1944 33.983 -116.700 10 5.3 So. California
6 12 20 53 1 1958 52.900 -166.900 33 6.4 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 12 21 34 12 1958 53.400 -166.300 200 5.5 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 12 4 54 32 1970 56.620 -152.020 35 5.3 Southern Alaska
6 12 19 47 36 1972 53.251 -166.781 27 5.8 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 12 16 46 34 1974 52.283 -170.237 41 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 12 11 9 14 1984 53.900 -165.300 0 5.4 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 12 22 3 6 1988 55.740 -154.930 33 5.0 Southern Alaska
6 12 17 23 58 1995 60.952 -138.419 5 5.1 Central Alaska
6 12 2 16 48 1996 51.420 -178.214 33 5.8 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 12 3 9 22 1996 51.372 -178.228 33 5.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 12 14 32 49 1996 51.252 -176.100 33 5.6 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 12 18 57 16 1998 59.900 -152.300 94 5.1 Southern Alaska
6 12 15 41 46 2005 33.529 -116.572 14 5.2 Southern California
(NEIC) Slight damage (VI) at Anza, Coachella and La Quinta. Felt (V) at Aguanga, Borrego Springs, Cathedral City, Hemet, Homeland, Idyllwild, Indian Wells, India, Menifee, Mountain Center, Nuevo, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, San Jacinto and Warner Springs; (IV) at Aliso Viejo, Banning, Bloomington, Bonita, Bonsall, Carlsbad, Chino, Chino Hills, Colton, Corona, Descanso, Desert Hot Springs, Diamond Bar, El Cajon, El Centro, Escondido, Fallbrook, Grand Terrace, Imperial, Jamul, Joshua Tree, Julian, Lake Elsinore, Lakeside, Loma Linda, Mecca, Mentone, Mira Loma, Moreno Valley, Morongo Valley, Murrieta, Norco, Ontario, Pala, Perris, Pine Valley, Ramona, Riverside, San Marcos, Spring Valley, Sun City, Temecula, Thermal, Thousand Palms, Valley Center, Vista, Wildomar and Winchester. Felt throughout southern California and as far as Arizona, Nevada and Baja California. Several small rockslides occurred on Highway 74.
6 12 15 56 54 2010 54.542 -161.473 50 5.1 Unimak Island, Alaska
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 11 10 0 0 1738 45.700 26.600 150 7.0 Romania/Bulgaria
Felt with intensity 8-9 (K scale) in the epicentral region. Considerable damage.
6 11 5 0 0 1902 50.000 148.000 600 8.0 Sakhalin
6 11 0 49 35 1930 -5.500 150.000 60 7.1 New Ireland
6 11 0 31 36 1952 -32.100 -67.900 0 7.0 Central Chile
6 11 14 49 47 1957 -30.000 -178.000 100 7.0 No. Kermadec Islands
6 11 5 10 0 1961 27.900 54.600 37 7.2 So. Iran/Persian Gulf
This earthquake was the most severe of a series of events which hit the Lauristan area between June and November, 1961. This shock destroyed the village of Dehkeyeh north of Lar leaving 58 dead and 400 dry earth houses collapsed. Landslides were common in the mountains. A strong earthquake also occurred in 1960 in the area and much additional damage to weakened structures was common. Hundreds of aftershocks were recorded by local and regional networks.
6 11 3 33 46 1965 44.730 148.800 58 7.2 Hokkaido, Japan
A tsunami was generated and was observed on the east coast of Hokkaido off Iturup with maximum tsunami size of 10 cm at Hiroo.
6 11 16 46 38 1970 -59.113 157.767 33 7.2 Macquarie Islands
6 11 16 41 1 1972 3.940 124.318 325 7.5 Mindanao, Philippines
Deep earthquake in the Celebes Sea. Felt but no damage. It was followed on June 12 by an M 5.8 which was felt within intensity VI in the Davao City and General Santos area.
6 11 18 22 56 1996 12.614 125.154 33 7.2 Luzon, Philippines
Felt(V RF) at Catarman; (IV RF) at Bulusan, Luzon and Palo, Leyte; (III RF) at Legaspi, Luzon; (I RF) at Quezon, Luzon.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 11 19 0 0 1638 44.400 -71.800 0 6.5 New England
This earthquake was probably located in the St. Lawrence River Valley of Canada but was most widely felt north of Boston and at Plymouth where people had to hold onto posts to avoid toppling. The event was felt from Maine to Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut and was followed by numerous aftershocks.
6 11 13 12 0 1903 37.670 -121.750 0 5.5 Central California
This earthquake occurred near San Jose where several chimneys were damaged. It was felt north to Fort Ross and south to King City. An earthquake was also reported in San Luis Obispo at this time.
6 11 8 34 34 1933 38.700 -117.700 0 5.2 California/Nevada area
6 11 23 13 0 1936 46.600 -112.000 0 5.0 Yellowstone/Wyoming
6 11 19 15 0 1939 36.000 -114.800 0 5.0 Nevada area
6 11 6 32 0 1941 40.000 -129.000 0 5.2 Off Coast of No. California
6 11 4 4 32 1957 52.500 -164.000 0 5.2 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 11 23 53 56 1957 51.590 -176.040 0 6.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 11 13 8 32 1963 63.200 -151.400 36 5.1 Central Alaska
6 11 15 23 38 1963 31.796 -116.269 0 5.8 So. California
6 11 3 11 57 1964 65.500 -168.100 10 5.5 Northern Alaska
6 11 17 27 13 1964 58.100 -152.900 30 5.0 Southern Alaska
6 11 22 18 20 1964 40.200 -126.500 33 5.4 Off Coast of No. California
6 11 11 21 58 1966 53.500 -167.500 57 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 11 18 13 40 1966 51.600 -178.400 48 5.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 11 0 58 10 1969 59.570 -144.710 5 5.3 Southeast Alaska
6 11 15 21 28 1971 51.264 -179.262 51 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 11 5 14 10 1975 62.094 -149.537 43 5.0 Central Alaska
6 11 14 55 27 1978 49.238 -129.406 14 5.2 Vancouver Island area
6 11 4 40 58 1980 37.548 -118.883 6 5.2 California/Nevada area
6 11 3 9 52 1983 36.255 -120.450 2 5.5 Central California
Aftershock of the Coalinga earthquake.
6 11 3 11 24 1983 71.006 -131.520 45 5.0 Yukon Territory, Canada
6 11 10 40 8 1996 51.276 -176.256 33 5.9 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 11 11 0 47 1996 51.273 -176.182 33 5.8 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 11 16 38 37 1996 51.486 -178.321 33 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 11 11 12 26 2008 51.158 -179.250 47 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 10 16 6 6 1912 59.000 -153.000 25 7.0 Southern Alaska
6 10 9 53 39 1938 25.500 125.000 60 7.7 Ryukyu Islands
6 10 13 47 12 1975 42.970 147.800 30 7.3 Hokkaido, Japan
6 10 4 3 35 1996 51.564 -177.632 33 7.9 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt (VI) n Adak and Atka. Tsunami generated with wave heights (peak-to-trough) recorded at the following selected tide stations: 102 cm on Adak, 15 cm on Shemya, 12.5 cm at Kodiak and 10.2 cm at Sand Point, Alaska; 46 cm on Midway; 55 cm at Kahului, 38 cm at Hilo, 33 cm at Nawiliwili and 10 cm at Honolulu, Hawaii; 30 cm at Crescent City, California; 10 cm at Port Angeles, Washington. Complex earthquake, with at least two events occurring about 10 and 14 seconds after the onset.
6 10 15 24 56 1996 51.478 -176.847 26 7.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 10 21 53 55 1997 -35.815 -108.135 10 7.0 So. East Pacific Rise
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 10 15 30 0 1836 37.800 -122.200 0 6.8 Central California
This earthquake caused havoc from Santa Clara to Monterey. It was followed by several aftershocks and probably ruptured the Hayward Fault. Large fissures were observed in the area along the foothills from San Pablo to San Jose.
6 10 16 6 6 1912 59.000 -153.000 25 7.0 Southern Alaska
This earthquake preceded by several days the great volcanic eruption in Alaska in June of 1912. That eruption began at Novarupta Volcano on June 6 at Mount Katmai on the Alaska Peninsula and last for at least three days with continuing eruptions in the area later called the "Valley of ten thousand smokes". The ash cloud caused atmospheric disturbances around the world. National Geographic magazine published one of the first extensive studies of this atmospheric effect in 1912-1913. Ash was so thick that roofs in Kodiak collapsed under a foot of ash. Many buildings burned from the lightning associated with the Ash cloud
6 10 4 32 24 1917 44.000 -129.000 0 6.5 Off Coast of Oregon
6 10 23 25 9 1964 59.100 -153.800 33 5.1 Southern Alaska
6 10 23 14 27 1965 51.340 -178.790 40 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 10 14 12 15 1966 57.400 -155.700 67 5.2 Alaska Peninsula
6 10 12 41 6 1968 56.343 -161.553 182 5.6 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 10 3 24 55 1969 59.613 -150.734 53 5.1 Southern Alaska
6 10 3 41 33 1969 31.616 -116.200 1 5.0 So. California
6 10 17 28 34 1971 52.130 -170.550 26 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 10 3 31 24 1972 61.523 -140.212 33 5.5 Central Alaska
6 10 1 44 38 1987 59.900 -153.700 0 5.2 Southern Alaska
6 10 23 48 54 1987 38.719 -87.958 4 5.2 So. Indiana area
One person injured and minor damage (VI) at Lawrenceville, Ill. Minor damage at Bridgeport Ill. Felt in parts of 21 states from Kansas to Pennsylvania and from South Carolina to Minnesota. Also felt in southern Ontario, Canada.
6 10 23 6 42 1988 34.949 -118.733 6 5.2 So. California
Damage to circuit breakers at Edmonston power plant caused the California aqueduct to shut down. Felt in Kern, Los Angeles, to Ventura counties So. California.
6 10 5 0 54 1990 62.318 -124.263 10 5.6 Northwest Terr., Canada
6 10 1 24 12 1992 53.820 -165.830 69 5.3 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 10 12 3 40 1993 54.620 -159.940 33 5.1 Alaska Peninsula
6 10 4 3 35 1996 51.564 -177.632 22 7.9 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt (VI) n Adak and Atka. Tsunami generated with wave heights(peak-to-trough) recorded at the following selected tide stations: 102 cm on Adak, 15 cm on Shemya, 12.5 cm at Kodiak and 10.2 cm at Sand Point, Alaska; 46 cm on Midway; 55 cm at Kahului, 38 cm at Hilo, 33 cm at Nawiliwili and 10 cm at Honolulu, Hawaii; 30 cm at Crescent City, California; 10 cm at Port Angeles, Washington. Complex earthquake, with at least two events occurring about 10 and 14 seconds after the onset.
6 10 4 53 48 1996 52.000 -179.000 0 6.9 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 10 9 8 15 1999 56.029 -161.230 169 5.2 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 10 13 19 11 2001 47.167 -123.503 41 5.0 Washington state, U.S.
Felt strongly in the Aberdeen, Montesano. Olympia areas. Felt in much of western Washington including Bremerton, Seattle and Tacoma. Felt as far as Vancouver, British Columbia.
6 10 08 04 38 2016 33.432 -116.443 12 5.2 Southern California
NEIC gave the event M 5.2 and reported it was felt with intensity up to VII (slight damage) in the Borrego Springs area of Southern California. Intensity V was reported from California at Coachella, Pauma Valley, San Jacinto, Hemet, Morongo Valley, Intensity IV was felt in Mountain Center, Ranchita, Warner Springs, Anza, Palm Desert, La Quinto, Borrego Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Pala, Desert Hot Springs, Idyllwild, Temecula, Julian, Winchester, Temecula, Escondido, Murrieta, San Jacinto, Bonsall, LAkeside, Menifee, San Marcos, Beaumont, Nuevo, Alpine, Vista, Sun City, Wildomar, Oceanside, Joshua Tree, Forest Falls, San Diego, Santee, Carlsbad, El Cajon, Rancho Santa Fe, Yucaipa, Moreno Valley, Del Mar, Lake Elsinore, Jamul, La Mesa, Solana Beach and in general within about 100 km of the epicenter.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 9 0 0 0 1646 37.700 141.700 0 7.6 Off East Coast Honshu
6 9 13 40 41 1925 -3.000 140.000 60 7.0 Papua New Guinea
6 9 19 15 11 1938 -3.500 126.500 60 7.2 Ceram area
6 9 19 45 11 1938 -3.500 126.500 60 7.2 Ceram area
6 9 3 6 22 1943 -1.000 101.000 50 7.6 So. of Sumatera
6 9 23 13 51 1956 35.100 67.500 0 7.6 Afghanistan
6 9 0 33 16 1994 -13.841 -67.553 631 8.2 Central Peru
Unconfirmed reports of five people killed in Peru; three in Arequipa Province by a landslide collapsing their house and two in Cuzco Province; one by falling debris and another by a heart attack. Numerous injuries and landslides occurred in southern Peru. Damage (VI) at La Paz. In Cochabamba, La Paz and Oruro, a large number of windows broke in tall buildings, and some structural damage occurred. Some minor structural damage also occurred at Brasilia, Campo Grande, Porto Velho and Manaus, Brazil; Arica, Chile and Tacna, Peru. Felt in many parts of South America, including most of Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil. Felt lightly in Uruguay. Felt (IV) at Arequipa, Moquegua, Puno and Tacna;(III) at Moyobamba, Rioja and Tarapoto, Peru. Felt (IV) at Arica, (III) at Iquique, (II) at Copiapo and (I) at Santiago, Chile. Felt (IV) at Guayaquil and (III) at Quito, Ecuador. Felt on Puerto Rico and in the Dominican Republic. Felt at many locations in North America, including Los Angeles, California; Renton, Washington; Omaha, Nebraska; Sioux City, Iowa; Minneapolis, Minnesota; La Crosse, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Parkersburg, West Virginia; Norwich, Connecticut; Boston, Massachusetts and Toronto, Canada. This is believed to be the first earthquake from this part of South America to be felt in North America and is also believed to be the largest ever recorded in this general area.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 9 14 45 0 1838 38.500 -89.000 0 5.7 New Madrid area
This event occurred near St. Louis, MO where several chimneys were thrown down. It also did severe damage at St. Charles MO. Felt from Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.
6 9 6 17 24 1941 42.700 -126.100 0 5.2 Off Coast of Oregon
6 9 8 43 45 1941 42.700 -126.000 0 5.0 Off Coast of Oregon
6 9 8 43 54 1941 42.500 -125.000 0 5.0 Oregon state, U.S.
6 9 11 6 45 1942 49.200 -129.900 0 5.7 Vancouver Island area
6 9 22 51 0 1942 39.500 -119.900 0 5.0 California/Nevada area
6 9 15 59 6 1958 52.950 -167.220 0 6.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 9 21 9 48 1971 56.613 -156.442 50 5.2 Alaska Peninsula
6 9 9 57 31 1976 59.259 -153.402 109 5.1 Southern Alaska
6 9 3 28 19 1980 32.185 -115.076 5 6.1 So. California
At least one person killed, 100 injured, and considerable damage in Mexico. Felt V in Yuma, Arizona, Imperial and San Diego Counties, California.
6 9 18 46 4 1983 51.417 -174.111 46 6.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 9 22 35 0 1985 53.700 -170.500 0 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 9 2 17 38 1986 54.142 -168.132 33 5.6 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 9 7 20 33 1992 61.333 -150.072 38 5.1 Central Alaska
6 9 10 0 29 1996 51.318 -178.030 33 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 9 5 24 40 1998 37.589 -118.795 7 5.2 California/Nevada area
Felt in the Bishop-Mammoth Lakes area. Also felt at June Lake, Oakhurst, and Pollock Pines, CA.
06 09 14 00 49 2005 51.580 -131.140 10 5.8 QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLAND REGION
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 8 15 0 0 1646 38.010 140.065 0 7.6 Off East Coast Honshu
6 8 23 35 0 1887 43.100 76.800 20 7.3 Kirgizstan/Xinjiang
6 8 5 46 0 1909 -26.500 -70.500 60 7.6 Coast Central Chile
6 8 20 46 53 1939 -15.500 -174.000 100 7.2 Tonga Islands
6 8 20 42 46 1943 -1.000 101.000 50 7.4 So. of Sumatera
6 8 16 7 43 1950 -47.750 -14.750 150 7.1 So. Mid-Atlantic Ridge
6 8 13 3 36 1993 51.250 157.820 81 7.3 Kamchatka
Damage at Severo-Kurilsk. Felt at Petropavlask-Kamchatskiu. Tsunami of maximum height 12 cm generated.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 8 7 52 42 1932 63.000 -155.000 0 6.0 Central Alaska
6 8 4 30 26 1934 35.800 -120.330 0 5.0 Off So. California
This was the strongest foreshock in a series of earthquakes in the Parkfield area from June 5 to 14. It caused damage in and around Parkfield.
6 8 4 47 0 1934 35.800 -120.330 0 6.0 Off So. California
This was the mainshock in the sequence mentioned above. It caused severe damage at Parkfield and destroyed several homes as well as knocking down chimneys. Cracks formed about 8 meters wide parallel to the surface trace of two faults. The quake was felt from Alviso to Kernville.
6 8 20 21 39 1941 52.400 -75.300 0 5.0 Quebec, Canada
6 8 0 38 53 1958 53.200 -166.790 0 6.6 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 8 12 42 22 1965 41.700 -127.000 33 5.0 Off Coast of No. California
6 8 6 11 40 1980 37.527 -118.759 1 5.1 California/Nevada area
6 8 5 17 59 1986 51.700 -173.600 0 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 8 6 20 38 1989 57.277 -149.585 10 5.2 Southern Alaska
6 8 9 59 20 1990 55.820 -157.010 8 5.0 Alaska Peninsula
6 8 16 43 19 1990 52.340 -169.630 35 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 08 12 57 49 1993 19.328 -155.217 3 5.2 Hawaii
6 8 23 19 15 1996 51.491 -178.128 40 6.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt strongly at Adak
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 7 8 17 54 1904 40.000 134.000 350 7.9 Sea of Japan
6 7 11 2 42 1911 17.500 -102.500 25 7.9 Michoacan, Mexico
This earthquake was felt in Guerrero and caused destruction in Ciudad Guzman, Jalisco and in Mexico City. 45 were killed with much destruction in the area.
6 7 4 13 20 1946 16.500 -94.000 100 7.1 Chiapas, Mexico
6 7 13 59 36 1966 11.300 139.600 50 7.1 Caroline Islands
6 7 11 57 29 1968 -1.800 120.100 20 7.0 Sulawesi area
6 7 6 52 37 1982 16.607 -98.149 41 7.2 Oaxaca, Mexico
Damage in southern Mexico. Felt strongly throughout southern Mexico.
6 7 10 59 36 1982 16.260 -98.510 24 7.0 Oaxaca, Mexico
Two people killed at Orizaba, 3 at Oaxaca, 3 at Pinotepa Nacional and 1 at Guadalupe, Guerrero. May injured. Felt strongly throughout southern Mexico.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 7 9 55 54 1912 59.000 -153.000 25 6.4 Southern Alaska
This earthquake was the beginning of the eruptions of Mt. Katmai in the Valley of Smokes, one of the greatest volcanic eruptions in recorded history which listed throughout the summer and had significant effects on global weather. One of the largest asteroids to approach earth during the 20th Century passed at its nearest encounter on June 20-21, 1912. Tidal stresses from this event may have helped promote this activity.
6 7 22 47 15 1969 52.485 -169.059 42 5.2 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 7 4 12 10 1970 40.300 -125.900 33 5.0 Off Coast of No. California
Earthquake occurred near Capetown. Several chimneys were thrown down but otherwise the quake was only lightly felt in the area.
6 7 17 50 9 1974 50.840 -170.600 0 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 7 8 46 22 1975 40.569 -124.137 21 5.7 Off Coast of No. California
At Fortuna a number (15-25) of chimneys were destroyed or damaged. Sidewalks were cracked and some subsidence was observed. Minor damage was observed at Carlotta, Fernbridge, Ferndale, Hydesville, Loleta and Petrolia. A water main broke at Rio Del. Landslides were observed along the coast.
6 7 17 52 34 1981 53.833 -165.135 33 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 7 13 32 19 1985 51.365 -178.030 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 7 21 4 21 1985 55.500 -155.300 0 5.1 Alaska Peninsula
6 7 15 58 58 1986 51.230 -174.530 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 7 21 6 42 1986 51.290 -179.970 33 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 7 11 18 50 1990 60.570 -152.530 96 5.1 Central Alaska
6 7 1 30 30 1992 53.020 -169.350 33 5.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 7 13 30 4 1994 44.648 -113.842 10 5.3 Montana/Idaho
Felt (V) at Challis, Clayton, and at Cascade. Felt throughout much of central Idaho as far as Butte and Helena, MT.
6 7 0 53 48 1995 51.344 -179.289 30 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 7 23 7 8 1996 69.449 -125.303 20 5.2 Yukon Territory, Canada
6 7 19 39 59 1997 40.432 -126.477 5 5.3 Off Coast of No. California
6 7 7 3 14 2001 51.457 -178.941 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 07 23 24 35 2009 58.769 -136.658 4 5.0 Southeastern Alaska
6 07 04 43 34 2014 67.756 -162.293 13 5.7 Bering Sea, Alaska
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 6 21 29 37 1915 -18.500 -68.500 160 7.6 So. Peru/Bolivia
6 6 16 10 49 1951 72.500 -8.500 60 7.0 Jan Mayen Isl. area
6 6 16 50 35 1954 -4.000 137.000 0 7.0 West Irian, PNG
6 6 5 55 48 1960 -47.000 -74.000 0 7.5 So. Chile
This event was probably related to the great earthquakes that occurred to the north in late May 1960. That series of events extended south to about this area.
6 6 7 46 16 1966 36.400 71.200 215 7.2 Hindu Kush/Pakistan
This earthquake was felt widely in the region of Faizabad and Dushambe and in the north of West Pakistan. Casualties were reported at Peshawar. Damage occurred in Srinagar especially to the museum and at the main hall where the roof collapsed damaging the cases where manuscripts were exhibited. At least 100 homes were damaged, telephone communications were interrupted. The shock was felt in Delhi, Gulmarg, Chandigarh, Amritsar and Jammu.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 6 22 32 0 1918 33.500 -116.670 0 5.0 So. California
A strong aftershock of the earthquake of April 21 1918. This earthquake caused plaster to crack and moderate landslides in the mountains. Cracks around large trees were observed. Felt from Imperial, Los Angeles and San Diego.
6 6 8 44 22 1932 40.750 -124.500 1 6.4 Off Coast of No. California
This was the strongest earthquake in ten years (since Jan. 22, 1923) that occurred in the region off the coast of Northern California. At least one was killed and several others injured during the earthquake. Damage was reported from Eureka where chimneys and windows were thrown down and where several homes were destroyed (in Arcata). A 15-cm crack was observed in the highway. A 70-cm crack was also observed at the mouth of Eel river along with many blowholes. The earthquake was felt north to Coos Bay, Oregon and south to San Jose. (data from Seismicity of the United States 1568-1989 (Revised) U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1527.
6 6 2 42 0 1938 32.900 -115.216 16 5.0 So. California
6 6 1 17 48 1960 40.817 -124.883 10 5.9 Off Coast of No. California
Slight damage was located in Eureka and Crannell where plaster and chimneys were thrown down. Felt throughout Humboldt and Trinity Counties.
6 6 17 50 6 1962 39.070 -123.320 20 5.2 Central California
Damage occurred in the Lakeport/Ukiah areas including fallen bricks, chimneys and plaster. Water spouts and geyser-like activity was observed near Lakeport and Scott Creek. Water in several wells turned milky white after the earthquake. These water anomalies lasted for several weeks after the earthquake.
6 6 4 0 22 1971 53.700 -171.910 266 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt (I) on Adak Island, Alaska.
6 6 2 19 42 1972 51.542 -178.258 49 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
Felt (III) on Adak Island, Alaska.
6 6 11 25 43 1975 58.555 -152.327 75 5.2 Southern Alaska
6 6 2 17 18 1976 48.978 -127.910 33 5.1 Vancouver Island area
6 6 17 44 8 1976 51.114 -177.885 16 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 6 14 18 18 1980 37.479 -118.869 3 5.3 California/Nevada area
6 6 1 13 56 1982 52.210 -168.628 7 5.2 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 6 13 23 45 1987 51.360 -174.500 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 6 15 1 28 1988 58.765 -138.032 10 5.0 Southeast Alaska
6 6 11 12 44 1993 52.260 -171.880 33 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 6 4 4 58 1995 60.261 -146.424 15 5.6 Central Alaska
Felt IV at Cordova. Also felt at Anchorage, Valdez and Seward.
6 06 12 21 41 2009 54.306 -162.631 42 5.2 Unimak Island, Alaska
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 5 0 0 0 1897 17.000 -96.300 0 7.0 Oaxaca, Mexico
6 5 0 12 0 1898 38.000 143.000 60 8.7 So. of Honshu
6 5 0 0 0 1902 50.000 148.000 0 8.0 Sakhalin
6 5 3 18 0 1907 0.000 -86.000 0 7.0 So. of Panama
6 5 4 21 28 1920 23.500 122.000 60 8.3 Taiwan
6 5 4 53 6 1970 42.500 78.800 20 7.5 Kirgizstan/Xinjiang
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 5 19 50 24 1926 43.000 -127.500 0 6.0 Off Coast of Oregon
6 5 21 48 0 1934 35.800 -120.330 0 5.0 Off So. California
6 5 11 1 13 1940 66.910 -134.980 15 6.5 Yukon Territory, Canada
6 5 1 53 17 1955 51.500 -179.800 0 6.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 5 7 45 16 1956 56.800 -58.900 0 5.1 Labrador Basin
6 5 7 47 7 1960 37.517 -118.733 0 5.2 California/Nevada area
6 5 9 50 35 1964 60.400 -146.000 15 5.2 Central Alaska
6 5 22 6 53 1964 58.100 -152.100 15 5.0 Southern Alaska
6 5 7 9 20 1981 52.336 -165.205 40 5.6 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 5 1 44 21 1984 56.901 -157.262 94 5.3 Alaska Peninsula
6 5 17 32 41 1986 51.345 -175.349 33 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 5 20 27 3 1986 51.503 -174.255 33 5.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 5 21 46 43 1992 40.310 -124.280 27 5.4 Off Coast of No. California
Felt (V) at Fortuna and Honeydew. Also felt at Arcata, Bayside, Bridgeville to Eureka and Hydesville.
6 05 14 38 05 1997 53.500 172.123 33 5.1 Near Islands, Alaska
6 05 00 12 39 2013 18.915 -155.061 40 5.2 Hawaii
(HVO) Felt (V) at Ninole, Papa`aloa and Pepeekeo; (IV) at Captain Cook, Hakalau, Hawaii National Park, Hilo, Kea`au, Kealakekua, Kurtistown, Laupahoehoe, Mountain View, Na`alehu, Pahoa, Papa`ikou and Volcano. Felt (III) on Maui. Also felt on Moloka`i and O`ahu.
6 05 05 38 02 2014 61.155 -140.001 9 5.1 Southeast Alaska
6 05 05 44 30 2014 61.157 -140.402 10 5.0 Southeast Alaska
6 05 16 56 23 2008 52.176 -169.485 43 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 4 15 15 58 1929 6.500 124.500 380 7.0 Mindanao, Philippines
6 4 16 28 26 2000 -4.721 102.087 33 8.3 So. of Sumatera
At least 103 people killed, 2174 injured. Extensive damage and landslides in the Bengkulu area; minor injuries and damage on Enggano. Felt (IV) in Lampung province and Palembang. Also felt at Jakarta, Java and throughout Sumatra. Felt from Singapore, Malaysia.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 4 12 2 52 1925 41.500 -125.000 0 6.0 Off Coast of No. California
6 4 14 9 0 1933 38.500 -117.900 0 5.2 California/Nevada area
6 4 10 35 8 1940 33.000 -116.433 16 5.1 So. California
6 4 16 1 52 1954 27.000 -111.000 0 6.0 Gulf of California
6 4 20 42 42 1954 27.000 -111.000 0 5.5 Gulf of California
6 4 7 9 18 1956 52.100 -170.600 33 6.4 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 4 14 29 54 1958 52.690 -167.220 19 6.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 4 12 31 56 1959 59.500 -153.000 100 5.5 Southern Alaska
6 4 23 22 46 1971 51.660 -171.220 1 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 4 3 1 4 1982 51.282 -177.094 21 5.8 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 4 14 0 46 1982 51.272 -177.117 23 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 4 17 19 59 1984 52.112 -170.999 33 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 4 15 48 21 1986 65.613 -152.732 10 5.2 Northern Alaska
6 4 19 26 14 1986 56.600 -173.700 0 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 4 3 30 57 1996 53.160 -167.720 96 5.1 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 4 4 25 57 1999 53.859 -164.064 33 5.8 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 4 5 26 12 2000 52.814 -174.708 179 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 4 18 42 35 2001 64.735 -152.430 10 5.6 Northern Alaska
6 04 01 48 03 2004 54.463 -163.852 72 5.6 Unimak Island, Alaska
6 04 08 56 32 2006 50.953 -130.134 10 5.2 Vancouver, Canada
6 04 11 58 58 2014 59.000 -136.656 10 5.7 Southeast Alaska
NEIC reported this event was felt with intensity V in Elfin Cove and IV in Skagway, Haines and Juneau, Alaska. Intensity II-III shaking occurred in Alaska at Cooper Landing, Yakutat, Douglas, Gustavus, Hoonah, Petersburg and Sitka and in Canada at Whitehorse, Yukon and Fraser Lake, British Columbia.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 3 0 0 0 1772 39.300 142.700 0 7.4 Off East Coast Honshu
Damage in Sanriku, Rikuzen and Rikuchu, Japan was moderate.
6 3 17 27 0 1893 43.500 148.000 60 7.8 Hokkaido, Japan
This earthquake triggered a tsunami which was observed at Shikotan Island with 2.5 meters runup. Five waves were observed.
6 3 4 30 0 1899 0.000 -85.000 0 7.2 So. of Panama
6 3 18 44 0 1909 -2.000 101.000 60 7.7 So. of Sumatera
6 3 4 33 55 1925 1.500 126.500 60 7.1 Mindanao, Philippines
This event was recorded world-wide and was one of thirteen strong earthquakes located between Minahassa and Halmahera in 1925. This activity continued until July 1926.
6 3 4 46 56 1926 -15.000 168.500 60 7.1 Vanuatu Islands
6 3 10 36 50 1932 19.500 -104.300 60 8.1 Michoacan, Mexico
Damage was severe in Colima and Jalisco, Mexico. A tsunami was generated.
6 3 13 5 36 1945 8.600 -82.600 0 7.0 Costa Rica
6 3 12 6 21 1985 -15.289 -173.516 33 7.0 Tonga Islands
6 3 2 41 57 2001 -29.666 -178.633 178 7.2 No. Kermadec Islands
Felt throughout North Island, New Zealand.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 3 10 48 0 1887 39.200 -119.800 0 6.3 California/Nevada area
6 3 8 31 0 1936 46.600 -112.000 0 5.0 Yellowstone/Wyoming
6 3 9 15 16 1936 40.333 -125.400 0 5.9 Off Coast of No. California
6 3 18 5 18 1940 25.250 -110.250 0 6.2 Gulf of California
6 3 5 43 28 1959 52.500 -170.000 0 5.4 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 3 13 50 16 1964 40.200 -126.000 33 5.4 Off Coast of No. California
6 3 14 3 42 1964 59.700 -144.360 18 5.1 Southeast Alaska
6 3 19 30 26 1965 43.600 -106.500 10 5.0 Wyoming/Dakotas
6 3 9 8 56 1967 58.400 -151.200 32 5.5 Southern Alaska
6 3 13 27 40 1968 42.200 -119.800 20 5.0 Oregon state, U.S.
6 3 11 54 40 1978 50.190 -127.600 18 5.1 British Colombia
6 3 17 24 8 1982 52.326 -168.758 7 5.3 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 3 23 5 23 1986 51.344 -174.644 33 5.2 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 3 23 41 49 1986 52.004 -174.620 33 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 3 23 42 4 1986 54.500 -174.900 0 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 3 15 39 21 1988 53.096 -170.431 143 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 2 15 0 0 1772 39.050 143.050 0 7.5 So. of Honshu
6 2 13 17 21 1903 61.560 -158.540 0 8.3 Central Alaska
6 2 5 39 42 1905 34.000 132.000 100 7.9 Kyushu, Japan area
6 2 13 59 24 1916 17.500 -95.000 150 7.1 Chiapas, Mexico
6 2 21 38 34 1929 34.500 137.300 360 7.1 Central/So. Honshu Japan
6 2 3 33 15 1939 5.000 127.000 60 7.0 Halmahera
6 2 18 17 34 1994 -10.477 112.835 18 7.8 So. of Indonesia
At least 250 people killed, 27 missing, 423 injured and many left homeless. About 1500 houses damaged or destroyed and 278 boats sunk of damaged. Most of the casualties and damage were caused by a tsunami along the southeast coast of Java. Tsunami runup of 500 meters occurred in some places. Felt strongly in Bali, Central and eastern Java, Lombok and Sumbawa Island.
6 2 2 52 10 1996 10.797 -42.254 10 7.1 Mid-Atlantic Ridge
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 2 13 17 21 1903 61.560 -158.540 0 8.3 Central Alaska
6 2 16 45 29 1934 61.250 -147.000 25 6.2 Central Alaska
6 2 0 18 57 1955 51.400 -179.800 33 6.8 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 2 2 2 11 1955 51.400 -179.800 33 6.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 2 12 26 11 1962 49.900 -129.700 33 5.5 Vancouver Island area
6 2 16 9 24 1964 59.700 -144.400 14 5.1 Southeast Alaska
6 2 9 47 60 1969 59.460 -144.580 27 5.2 Southeast Alaska
6 2 2 59 31 1970 61.600 -151.700 95 5.5 Central Alaska
6 2 19 6 34 1971 61.060 -151.150 34 5.5 Central Alaska
6 2 21 46 47 1972 51.650 -174.560 46 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 2 20 41 44 1978 50.259 -127.688 21 5.2 British Colombia
6 2 0 42 25 1986 52.300 -174.400 0 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 2 13 48 18 1988 51.780 -170.400 33 5.5 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 2 6 27 36 1989 61.456 -146.746 8 5.0 Central Alaska
6 2 8 27 20 1993 51.410 -178.720 48 6.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 2 11 14 2 2000 44.495 -129.774 10 6.2 Off Coast of Oregon
6 02 17 50 24 2008 44.180 -129.221 10 5.2 Off Coast of Oregon
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
GLOBAL:
The following events of Mw>=7 have occurred on this date in recorded history:
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 1 0 0 0 1786 29.900 102.300 0 7.5 Myanmar
6 1 8 45 0 1907 0.000 -82.000 0 7.0 Ecuador
6 1 5 55 30 1910 -20.000 169.000 80 7.5 Vanuatu Islands
6 1 6 48 18 1910 -20.000 169.000 80 7.2 Vanuatu Islands
6 1 6 51 20 1919 26.500 125.000 200 7.0 Ryukyu Islands
6 1 17 24 42 1923 35.800 141.800 60 7.3 Off East Coast Honshu
6 1 20 14 0 1923 36.000 142.000 60 7.1 Off East Coast Honshu
A small tsunami was generated and was registered with 32 cm at Ayukawa.
TODAY IN EARTHQUAKE HISTORY
U.S./CANADA
Following are events of Mb>=5 which have occurred in this region on this date.
MO DA HR MN SC YEAR LATIT LONGIT DEP MW LOCATION
6 1 12 23 0 1927 40.300 -74.000 0 5.2 New York State
6 1 19 41 38 1965 65.100 -147.000 33 5.0 Northern Alaska
6 1 3 36 19 1967 53.700 -165.600 60 5.7 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 1 4 12 12 1970 51.570 -178.900 57 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 1 3 8 25 1972 51.010 -169.490 0 5.0 Fox Islands, Aleutians
6 1 1 38 49 1975 34.516 -116.496 4 5.2 So. California
6 1 6 47 36 1980 37.470 -118.835 7 5.0 California/Nevada area
More in the Mammoth Lakes Swarm.
6 1 0 15 15 1987 51.531 -177.508 39 5.3 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 1 0 55 44 1987 51.497 -177.487 56 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 1 11 39 8 1987 51.665 -176.228 58 5.0 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 1 22 22 5 1990 51.500 -176.740 32 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 1 6 53 2 1991 51.690 -173.660 56 5.1 Andreanoff Islands, Aleutians
6 1 8 56 5 1991 55.310 -162.400 10 5.0 Unimak Islands, Aleutians
6 1 15 18 2 1999 32.369 -115.224 5 5.1 So. California
Several buildings damaged in the Ejido Leon-Ejido Michoacan de Ocampus area. Felt at Mexicalli, Baja, El Centro. also at Yuma, AZ
6 01 06 52 41 2015 44.435 -129.768 10 5.8 Off coast of Oregon
6 01 10 46 27 2015 44.554 -129.544 10 5.5 Off coast of Oregon
6 01 20 11 31 2015 44.486 -129.851 10 5.9 Off coast of Oregon
6 01 22 52 33 2015 51.364 -178.049 50 5.1 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians
6 01 22 52 34 2015 51.367 -178.002 51 5.1 Andreanof Islands, Aleutians