List of earthquakes in 2007

Earthquakes in 2007 resulted in 717 fatalities. The 2007 Peru earthquake was the deadliest with 519 fatalities. The September 2007 Sumatra earthquake was the largest in 2007 with an 8.5 on the moment magnitude scale. The 2007 Solomon Islands earthquake caused a significant tsunami that killed 52 people. There were five 8.0+ earthquakes in 2007 which is the most ever recorded for a single year. Other significant earthquakes in 2007 struck Chile and Japan.

Earthquakes in 2007
Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 2007
Strongest magnitudeSumatra earthquake
8.5 Mw
DeadliestPeru earthquake
8.0 Mw
Total fatalities717
Number by magnitude
9.0+0
8.0−8.94
7.0−7.915
6.0−6.9178
5.0−5.92074
← 2006
2008 →

Compared to other years
Number of Earthquakes Worldwide for 1999–2009
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Magnitude Ranging Between19992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015
8−9.9 0 1 1 0 1 2 1 2 5 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1
7−7.9 18 14 15 13 14 14 10 9 13 12 16 21 19 15 17 11 18
6−6.9 118 145 121 126 140 141 140 142 178 168 144 151 204 129 125 144 124
5−5.9 1057 1335 1215 1171 1203 1515 1693 1712 2074 1768 1896 1963 2271 1412 1402 1577 1413
Total 1193 1495 1352 1310 1358 1672 1844 1865 2270 1948 2057 2136 2495 1558 1546 1733 1556

Note that an increase in detected earthquake numbers does not necessarily represent an increase in earthquakes per se. Population increase, habitation spread, and advances in earthquake detection technology all contribute to higher earthquake numbers being recorded over time. USGS's Earthquake Myths has more information.

For exact dates and live earthquakes please visit USGS's Global Earthquake Search Page and Real-time Earthquake Map or EMSC's Real-time Seismicity.

Overall

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

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

By month

January
January
Strongest magnitude8.1 Mw  Russia
Deadliest7.5 Mw Indonesia
4 deaths
Total fatalities4
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.91
7.0−7.91
6.0−6.911
  • A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Nicobar Islands, India on January 8 at a depth of 11.0 km (6.8 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Vorukh, Tajikistan on January 8 at a depth of 16.0 km (9.9 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.3 Earthquake struck Fiji on January 8 at a depth of 406.8 km (252.8 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Ambon, Indonesia on January 11 at a depth of 13.0 km (8.1 mi).
  • a Magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on January 13 at a depth of 5.7 km (3.5 mi), This Was an Aftershock of The 2006 Kuril Islands earthquake.
  • A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Papua, Indonesia on January 17 at a depth of 100.8 km (62.6 mi).
  • A Magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Carlsberg Ridge on January 17 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.2 earthquake the South Sandwich Islands On January 20 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
  • A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Ternate, Indonesia on January 21 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi) Killing 4 People.
  • A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Hengchun, Taiwan on January 25 at a depth of 36.2 km (22.5 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Macquarie Island on January 30 at a depth of 11.0 km (6.8 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck The Northern Mariana Islands on January 30 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck The Kermadec Islands on January 31 at a depth of 34.0 km (21.1 mi).

February
February
Strongest magnitude6.7 Mw Indonesia
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.90
6.0−6.96
  • A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Lucea, Jamaica on February 4 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal on February 12 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi), This Was one of the Largest earthquakes in the Country.
  • A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Davao, Philippines on February 12 at a depth of 24.0 km (14.9 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan on February 17 at a depth of 31.0 km (19.3 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Sofifi, Indonesia on February 20 at a depth of 12.0 km (7.5 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Pimentel, Peru on February 24 at a depth of 23.0 km (14.3 mi).

March
March
Strongest magnitude7.2 Mw  Vanuatu
Deadliest6.4 Mw Indonesia
68 deaths
Total fatalities69
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.91
6.0−6.99
  • Two Events With Magnitudes 6.4 and 6.2 struck Sumatra, Indonesia on March 6 at a depth of 11.0 km (6.8 mi), 68 people were killed and 460 People were Injured.
  • A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Izu Islands, Japan on March 8 at a depth of 139.6 km (86.7 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the South Sandwich Islands on March 8 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Sergeyevka, Russia on March 9 at a depth of 441.2 km (274.1 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck The Gulf of California on March 13 at a depth of 26.1 km (16.2 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Buenaventura, Colombia on March 18 at a depth of 7.0 km (4.3 mi).
  • A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Isangel, Vanuatu on March 25 at a depth of 34.0 km (21.1 mi), a Tsunami up to 16 cm Was Observed.
  • a Magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Noto, Japan on March 25 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi), One Person Was Killed, 359 people were Injured, and 13,556 Buildings Damaged or destroyed, as Well as a Tsunami up to 22 cm High.
  • A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Vanuatu on March 25 at a depth of 35.0 km (21.7 mi).

April
April
Strongest magnitude8.1 Mw  Solomon Islands
Deadliest8.1 Mw Solomon Islands
52 deaths
Total fatalities62
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.91
7.0−7.90
6.0−6.913
  • A Magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on April 1, at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi), A tsunami up to 12 metres high Killed 112 People.
  • A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Panguna, Papua New Guinea on April 1 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Coihaique, Chile on April 2 at a depth of 4.9 km (3.0 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Jurm, Afghanistan on April 3 at a depth of 222.1 km (138.0 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Tadine, New Caledonia on April 4 at a depth of 13.0 km (8.1 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Povoação, Portugal on April 5 at a depth of 14.0 km (8.7 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Sinabang, Indonesia on April 7 at a depth of 30.0 km (18.6 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Balleny Islands on April 12 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck El Paraíso, Mexico on April 13 at a depth of 34.0 km (21.1 mi), Two houses Were damaged in Atoyac, and power outages occurred in Mexico City.
  • A magnitude 6.4 Earthquake struck Macquarie Island on April 16, at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Hirara, Japan on April 20 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.1 Earthquake struck Kavieng, Papua New Guinea on April 21 at a depth of 407.4 km (253.1 mi).
  • a Magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Aisén Fjord, Chile on April 21 at a depth of 36.7 km (22.8 mi), 10 people were killed from a 7.6 metre high tsunami triggered by an Underwater landslide.
  • a Magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Kent, England on April 28 at a depth of 4.3 km (2.7 mi), 2 people were injured.
  • A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Adak, Alaska on April 29 at a depth of 117.0 km (72.7 mi).

May
May
Strongest magnitude6.5 Mw  Fiji
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.90
6.0−6.96
  • A magnitude 6.1 Earthquake struck Xizang, China on May 5 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi), Some Buildings Were Damaged in Tibet.
  • A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Levuka, Fiji on May 6 at a depth of 676.4 km (420.3 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Aisen, Chile on May 7 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Huay Xai, Laos On May 16 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi), Several Buildings Were Damaged as far away as Thailand.
  • A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck The Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on May 17 at a depth of 40.7 km (25.3 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Kamchatka, Russia on May 30 at a depth of 116.0 km (72.1 mi).

June
June
Strongest magnitude6.7 Mw  Guatemala
Deadliest6.1 Mw China
3 deaths
Total fatalities3
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.90
6.0−6.95
  • A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Jinghong, China on June 2 at a depth of 5.0 km (3.1 mi), 3 people were killed and 329 were injured.
  • A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on June 7 at a depth of 4.7 km (2.9 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Iztapa, Guatemala on June 13 at a depth of 16.0 km (9.9 mi), Some Buildings Were Damaged in Guatemala City.
  • A Magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck The Atlantic Ridge on June 24 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Panguna, Papua New Guinea on June 28 at a depth of 18.0 km (11.2 mi).

July
July
Strongest magnitude6.9 Mw  Indonesia
Deadliest6.6 Mw Tajikistan
12 deaths
Total fatalities23
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.90
6.0−6.97
  • A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Pucallpa, Peru on July 12 at a depth of 152.1 km (94.5 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Nikolski, Alaska on July 15 at a depth of 15.0 km (9.3 mi).
  • a Magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Chūetsu, Japan on July 16 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi), 11 people were killed, More Than 1,000 were injured and a Minor Tsunami Was Triggered.
  • A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Mikuni, Japan on July 15 at a depth of 350.4 km (217.7 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Tarauacá, Brazil on July 21 at a depth of 644.9 km (400.7 mi).
  • A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Rasht, Tajikistan on July 21 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi), 12 people were killed.
  • A magnitude 6.4 Earthquake struck Near The Argentina-Bolivia Border on July 21 at a depth of 289.5 km (179.9 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Tobelo, Indonesia on July 26 at a depth of 25.0 km (15.5 mi), Around 5 People were injured.

August
August
Strongest magnitude8.0 Mw Peru
Deadliest8.0 Mw Peru
519 deaths
Total fatalities521
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.91
7.0−7.92
6.0−6.94
  • A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Luganville, Vanuatu on August 1 at a depth of 120.0 km (74.6 mi), Some Roads, Buildings and a Bridge Were Damaged in Luganville.
  • A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Kholmsk, Russia on August 2 at a depth of 5.0 km (3.1 mi), 2 people were killed, 12 People were injured and a 1 ft (0.30 m) tsunami was observed in Hokkaido, Japan.
  • A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Adak, Alaska on August 2 at a depth of 21.0 km (13.0 mi).
  • A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Java, Indonesia on August 8 at a depth of 280.0 km (174.0 mi).
  • A Devastating Magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck Pisco, Peru on August 15 at a depth of 39.0 km (24.2 mi), 519 people were killed, 1,399 People were injured, and a 5 Metre High tsunami was observed.
  • A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Philippine Sea,on August 20 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Neiafu, Tonga, on August 26 at a depth of 127.4 km (79.2 mi).

September
September
Strongest magnitude8.5 Mw  Indonesia
Deadliest8.5 Mw, Indonesia
23 deaths
Total fatalities23
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.91
7.0−7.95
6.0−6.94
  • A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Lata, Solomon Islands on September 2 at a depth of 35.0 km (21.7 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Yilan, Taiwan on September 6 at a depth of 53.0 km (32.9 mi), One Building Was Damaged.
  • A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Timbiquí, Colombia on September 10 at a depth of 15.0 km (9.3 mi), 5 People were injured.
  • a Magnitude 8.5 earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia on September 12 at a depth of 34 km (21 mi), 23 people were killed, 161 People were Injured and a 7.5 Foot (2.27 Metres) Tsunami Was Formed, This Was An Aftershock of the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake.
  • A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia on September 13 at a depth of 35.0 km (21.7 mi), This Was an Aftershock of The 8.5 earthquake A Day Earlier.
  • A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Padang, Indonesia on September 13 at a depth of 22.0 km (13.7 mi), This Was an Aftershock of the 8.5 earthquake a Day Earlier.
  • A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Padang, Indonesia on September 20 at a depth of 30.0 km (18.6 mi), This Was an Aftershock of the 8.5 earthquake 8 Days Earlier.
  • A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on September 26 at a depth of 40.0 km (24.9 mi).
  • A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Volcano Islands on September 28 at a depth of 120.0 km (74.6 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck The Northern Mariana Islands on September 30 at a depth of 14.0 km (8.7 mi).
  • A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Auckland Islands on September 30 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).

October
October
Strongest magnitude7.2 Mw  Northern Mariana Islands
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.91
6.0−6.93
  • A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Fiji on October 5 at a depth of 509.4 km (316.5 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Te Anau, New Zealand on October 15 at a depth of 18.0 km (11.2 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Fiji on October 16 at a depth of 509.3 km (316.5 mi).
  • a Magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Alum Rock Park, California on October 30 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi).
  • A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck The Northern Mariana Islands on October 31 at a depth of 207.0 km (128.6 mi).

November
November
Strongest magnitude7.7 Mw  Chile
Deadliest7.4 Mw Martinique
6 deaths
Total fatalities11
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.92
6.0−6.94
  • A Magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Tocopilla, Chile on November 14 at a depth of 40.0 km (24.9 mi), Two people were killed and 20 People were injured, A Tsunami Up to 25.5 cm was Also Triggered.
  • A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Tocopilla, Chile on November 15 at a depth of 26.0 km (16.2 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Macas, Ecuador on November 16 at a depth of 122.9 km (76.4 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Lae, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 53.0 km (32.9 mi), a Water Tower Was Damaged.
  • A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Dompu, Indonesia on November 25 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi), 3 people were killed and Hundreds were injured.
  • A Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake struck Martinique in November 29 at a depth of 156 km (97 mi), 6 people were killed and Over 100 were injured.

December
December
Strongest magnitude7.8 Mw  Fiji
Deadliest6.7 Mw New Zealand
1 death
Total fatalities1
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.92
6.0−6.92
  • A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Fiji on December 9 at a depth of 152.5 km (94.8 mi).
  • A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Samoa on December 13 at a depth of 17.0 km (10.6 mi).
  • A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Adak, Alaska on December 19 at a depth of 34.0 km (21.1 mi).
  • Magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Gisborne, New Zealand on December 20 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi), One Person Died of a Heart Attack.

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