List of earthquakes in 1919
This is a list of earthquakes in 1919. 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. The death toll for the year was relatively low with around 100 fatalities being reported. These were from the one event in El Salvador in April. The southwest Pacific Ocean area saw some very large magnitude events. Clusters of activity were also found in Taiwan, the Philippines and Central America.
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Strongest magnitude | ![]() | ||
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Deadliest | ![]() | ||
Total fatalities | 100+ | ||
Number by magnitude | |||
9.0+ | 0 | ||
8.0−8.9 | 1 | ||
7.0−7.9 | 10 | ||
6.0−6.9 | 27 | ||
5.0−5.9 | 1 | ||
Overall
By death toll
Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 100 | 5.9 | ![]() |
( ) | 0.0 | April 28 |
- Note: At least 10 casualties
By magnitude
Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8.1 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 25.0 | April 30 |
= 2 | 7.8 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 485.0 | January 1 |
= 2 | 7.8 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 35.0 | May 6 |
= 3 | 7.2 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 15.0 | March 2 |
= 3 | 7.2 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 15.0 | March 2 |
= 3 | 7.2 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 35.0 | April 17 |
= 3 | 7.2 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 15.0 | May 3 |
= 3 | 7.2 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 15.0 | July 8 |
= 4 | 7.1 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 35.0 | June 1 |
= 4 | 7.1 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 35.0 | December 20 |
5 | 7.0 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 214.6 | August 18 |
- Note: At least 7.0 magnitude
Notable events
January
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[1][2] | ![]() | 6.9 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="7.0" class="nowrap"| VII | |||
1[3] | ![]() | 7.8 | 485.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
18[4] | ![]() | 6.3 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| |
March
Strongest magnitude | 7.2 Mw 2 events |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 2 |
6.0−6.9 | 2 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
2[5] | ![]() | 7.2 | 15.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
2[6] | ![]() | 7.2 | 15.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
9[7] | ![]() | 6.8 | 15.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | Aftershock. | ||
21[8] | ![]() | 6.5 | 50.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| |
April
Strongest magnitude | 8.1 Mw ![]() |
---|---|
Deadliest | 5.9 Mw ![]() 100+ deaths |
Total fatalities | 100+ |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 1 |
7.0−7.9 | 1 |
6.0−6.9 | 3 |
5.0−5.9 | 1 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
2[9] | ![]() | 6.4 | 20.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
17[10] | ![]() | 7.2 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
17[11] | ![]() | 6.8 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
27[12][13] | ![]() | 6.6 | 15.0 | data-sort-value="8.0" class="nowrap"| VIII | Some damage and landslides were caused. | ||
28[14] | ![]() | 5.9 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | At least 100 deaths were reported. Many homes were damaged. | 100+ | |
30[15][16][17] | ![]() | 8.1 | 25.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | Some minor damage was reported as well as a tsunami. |
May
Strongest magnitude | 7.8 Mw ![]() |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 2 |
6.0−6.9 | 2 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
1[18] | ![]() | 6.7 | 15.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
3[19] | ![]() | 7.2 | 15.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
6[20][21] | ![]() | 7.8 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | A few homes were damaged. | ||
23[22] | ![]() | 6.5 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| |
June
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 | ||||||
1[23] | ![]() | 7.1 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
29[24] | ![]() | 6.2 | 33.0 | data-sort-value="10.0" class="nowrap"| X | |||
29[25] | ![]() | 6.6 | 20.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
30[26] | ![]() | 6.5 | 15.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| |
July
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 | 3 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
8[27] | ![]() | 7.2 | 15.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
11[28] | ![]() | 6.2 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
22[29] | ![]() | 6.5 | 150.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
24[30] | ![]() | 6.5 | 20.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| |
August
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[31] | ![]() | 6.7 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
18[32] | ![]() | 7.0 | 214.6 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
29[33] | ![]() | 6.9 | 15.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
31[34] | ![]() | 6.8 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| |
September
Strongest magnitude | 6.6 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 | ||||||
6[35] | ![]() | 6.2 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
26[36] | ![]() | 6.6 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| |
October
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 | 4 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
3[37] | ![]() | 6.9 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="8.0" class="nowrap"| VIII | Some damage was reported. Depth unknown. | ||
11[38] | ![]() | 6.2 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
12[39] | ![]() | 6.5 | 25.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
31[40] | ![]() | 6.5 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| |
November
Strongest magnitude | 6.8 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 | ||||||
18[41] | ![]() | 6.5 | 10.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
20[42] | ![]() | 6.8 | 113.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
21[43] | ![]() | 0.0 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="8.0" class="nowrap"| VIII | A few homes were destroyed. Magnitude and depth unknown. |
December
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 | 1 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
20[44] | ![]() | 7.1 | 35.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | |||
20[45] | ![]() | 6.9 | 20.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| | Doublet earthquake. |
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References
- "M 6.9 - Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. January 1, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "Significant Earthquake: PHILIPPINES: MINDANAO ISLAND". National Geophysical Data Center. January 1, 1919. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- "M 7.8 - Fiji region". United States Geological Survey. January 1, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "M 6.3 - southern Sumatra, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. January 18, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "M 7.2 - off the coast of Los Lagos, Chile". United States Geological Survey. March 2, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "M 7.2 - Chubut, Argentina". United States Geological Survey. March 2, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "M 6.8 - offshore Los Lagos, Chile". United States Geological Survey. March 9, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. March 21, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "M 6.4 - southern Sumatra, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. April 2, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "M 7.2 - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. April 17, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "M 6.8 - Guatemala". United States Geological Survey. April 17, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "M 6.6 - Mindoro, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. April 27, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "Significant Earthquake: PHILIPPINES: NW PANAY, SW TABLAS, CARABAO I". National Geophysical Data Center. April 27, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "Significant Earthquake: EL SALVADOR: SAN SALVADOR". National Geophysical Data Center. April 28, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "M 8.1 - Tonga region". United States Geological Survey. April 30, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "Significant Earthquake: TONGA ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. April 30, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "Tsunami Event: TONGA ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. April 30, 1919. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- "M 6.7 - Zambia". United States Geological Survey. May 1, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "M 7.2 - off the east coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. May 3, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "M 7.8 - New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. May 6, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "Significant Earthquake: PAPUA NEW GUINEA: SOLOMON ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. May 6, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "M 6.5 - Pakistan". United States Geological Survey. May 23, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. June 1, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "Significant Earthquake: ITALY: N". National Geophysical Data Center. June 29, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "M 6.6 - offshore El Salvador". United States Geological Survey. June 29, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "M 6.5 - Ethiopia". United States Geological Survey. June 30, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "M 7.2 - Lake Tanganyika region, Tanzania-Zambia". United States Geological Survey. July 8, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. July 11, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. July 22, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "M 6.5 - southern Xinjiang, China". United States Geological Survey. July 24, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. August 3, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. August 18, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "M 6.9 - Seram, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. August 29, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "M 6.8 - Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. August 31, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. September 6, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "M 6.6 - Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. September 26, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- "Significant Earthquake: FIJI ISLANDS: RABI,TUNULOA MISSION,SUVASAVU". National Geophysical Data Center. October 3, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. October 11, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- "M 6.5 - southern Sumatra, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. October 12, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. October 31, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- "M 6.5 - near the coast of western Turkey". United States Geological Survey. November 18, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. November 20, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- "Significant Earthquake: INDONESIA: IRIAN JAYA REGION". National Geophysical Data Center. November 21, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. December 20, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- "M 6.9 - Taiwan region". United States Geological Survey. December 20, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
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