List of earthquakes in 1915
This is a list of earthquakes in 1915. Only magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquakes appear on the list. Lower magnitude events are included if they have caused death, injury or damage. Events which occurred in remote areas will be excluded from the list as they wouldn't have generated significant media interest. All dates are listed according to UTC time. In January a major earthquake struck Italy causing 30,000 deaths. There were also many earthquakes in Japan and the Kuril Islands during this year.
Strongest magnitude | |
---|---|
Deadliest | |
Total fatalities | 30,155+ |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 15 |
6.0−6.9 | 27 |
5.0−5.9 | 0 |
Overall
By death toll
Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 29,978 | 6.7 | XI (Extreme) | 15.0 | January 13 | |
2 | 170 | 6.5 | IX (Violent) | 15.0 | December 3 |
- Note: At least 10 casualties
By magnitude
Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 7.8 | 0 | ( ) | 30.0 | May 1 | |
2 | 7.4 | 0 | ( ) | 80.0 | September 7 | |
= 3 | 7.3 | 0 | ( ) | 200.0 | January 5 | |
= 3 | 7.3 | 0 | ( ) | 150.0 | January 5 | |
= 3 | 7.3 | 0 | ( ) | 20.0 | February 28 | |
= 3 | 7.3 | 0 | ( ) | 160.0 | June 6 | |
= 3 | 7.3 | 0 | X (Extreme) | 20.0 | July 31 | |
4 | 7.2 | 0 | ( ) | 35.0 | March 17 | |
= 5 | 7.1 | 0 | ( ) | 600.0 | February 25 | |
= 5 | 7.1 | 0 | ( ) | 0.0 | August 6 | |
= 5 | 7.1 | 0 | ( ) | 0.0 | November 21 | |
= 6 | 7.0 | 0 | ( ) | 200.0 | October 8 | |
= 6 | 7.0 | 0 | ( ) | 30.0 | November 1 | |
= 6 | 7.0 | 0 | ( ) | 35.0 | November 1 | |
= 6 | 7.0 | 0 | ( ) | 35.0 | November 18 |
- Note: At least 7.0 magnitude
Notable events
January
Strongest magnitude | 7.3 Mw 2 events |
---|---|
Deadliest | 6.7 Mw 29,978 deaths |
Total fatalities | 29,978 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 2 |
6.0−6.9 | 1 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
5[1] | 7.3 | 200.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
5[2] | 7.3 | 150.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
13[3][4] | 6.7 | 15.0 | data-sort-value="11.0" class="nowrap"| XI | The 1915 Avezzano earthquake caused major damage to the region. In total around 29,978 people were killed. Costs of damage were $60 million (1915 rate). | 29,978 |
February
Strongest magnitude | 7.3 Mw |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 2 |
6.0−6.9 | 0 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
25[5] | 7.1 | 600.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
28[6] | 7.3 | 20.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| |
March
Strongest magnitude | 7.2 Mw |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 1 |
6.0−6.9 | 2 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
8[7] | 6.8 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | Depth unknown. | |||
12[8] | 6.6 | 40.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
17[9] | 7.2 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| |
April
Strongest magnitude | 6.9 Mw |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 0 |
6.0−6.9 | 2 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
23[10] | 6.9 | 650.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
30[11] | 6.5 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| |
May
Strongest magnitude | 7.8 Mw |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 1 |
6.0−6.9 | 2 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
1[12] | 7.8 | 30.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
8[13] | Mozambique Channel | 6.6 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | Depth unknown. | ||
21[14] | 6.6 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| |
June
Strongest magnitude | 7.3 Mw |
---|---|
Deadliest | 6.3 Mw 6 deaths |
Total fatalities | 6 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 1 |
6.0−6.9 | 4 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
4[15] | 6.7 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
6[16] | 7.3 | 160.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
23[17][18] | 6.1 | 0.0 | rowspan="2"|This is an example of a doublet earthquake. Both events were within an hour of each other. 6 people were killed and damage costs of $900,000 (1915 rate) were reported. Depth unknown. | 6 | |||
23[19][20] | 6.3 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | Depth unknown. | |||
27[21] | 6.5 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| |
July
Strongest magnitude | 7.3 Mw |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 1 |
6.0−6.9 | 1 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
7[22] | 6.0 | 300.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
31[23][24] | 7.3 | 20.0 | data-sort-value="10.0" class="nowrap"| X |
August
Strongest magnitude | 7.1 Mw |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 1 |
6.0−6.9 | 3 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
6[25] | 7.1 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | Depth unknown. | |||
7[26] | 6.7 | 14.0 | data-sort-value="9.0" class="nowrap"| IX | Major damage was caused. Many homes were destroyed or damaged. | |||
12[27] | 6.6 | 60.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
12[28] | 6.2 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| |
September
Strongest magnitude | 7.4 Mw |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 1 |
6.0−6.9 | 2 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
7[29] | 7.4 | 80.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
11[30] | 6.6 | 600.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
23[31] | 6.2 | 10.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | 1915 Asmara earthquake. |
October
Strongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 1 |
6.0−6.9 | 3 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
3[32][33] | 6.8 | 10.0 | data-sort-value="10.0" class="nowrap"| X | The 1915 Pleasant Valley earthquake caused some damage. | |||
8[34] | 7.0 | 200.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
11[35] | 6.6 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | Depth unknown. | |||
12[36] | 6.8 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| |
November
Strongest magnitude | 7.1 Mw |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 4 |
6.0−6.9 | 3 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
1[37][38] | 7.0 | 30.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | Some damage was reported. | |||
1[39] | 6.7 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | Aftershock. | |||
1[40] | 7.0 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
6[41] | 6.0 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | Depth unknown. | |||
18[42] | 7.0 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
18[43] | 6.4 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="8.0" class="nowrap"| VIII | A few homes were damaged. Depth unknown. | |||
21[44] | 7.1 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | Depth unknown. |
December
Strongest magnitude | 6.6 Mw |
---|---|
Deadliest | 6.5 Mw 170 deaths |
Total fatalities | 171+ |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 0 |
6.0−6.9 | 4 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
3[45][46] | 6.5 | 15.0 | data-sort-value="9.0" class="nowrap"| IX | 170 deaths were caused and many homes were destroyed. | 170 | ||
6[47] | 6.5 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | Aftershock. | |||
17[48] | 6.5 | 20.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | ||||
29[49] | 6.6 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | At least 1 person was killed and many homes were destroyed. Depth unknown. | 1+ |
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References
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- "M 6.7 - central Italy". United States Geological Survey. January 13, 1915. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- "Significant Earthquake: ITALY: MARSICA, AVEZZANO, ABRUZZI". National Geophysical Data Center. January 13, 1915. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. February 25, 1915. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- "M 7.3 - southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan". United States Geological Survey. February 28, 1915. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
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- "M 6.5 - Bhutan". United States Geological Survey. December 3, 1915. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- "Significant Earthquake: CHINA: TIBET (XIZANG PROVINCE)". National Geophysical Data Center. December 3, 1915. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
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- "M 6.5 - Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region". United States Geological Survey. December 17, 1915. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- "Significant Earthquake: EL SALVADOR: AHUACHAPAN,ATACO,APANECA". National Geophysical Data Center. December 29, 1915. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
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