List of earthquakes in 1977
This is a list of earthquakes in 1977. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in damage and/or casualties, or are notable for some other reason. All dates are listed according to UTC time. Maximum intensities are indicated on the Mercalli intensity scale. Major events took in Romania, Indonesia and Australia, Argentina and in Tonga Island in the year. No quakes had a magnitude of 9 or higher.
By death toll
Rank | Death toll | Injures | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Article | Ref | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | 1.600 | 11.386 | 7.2 | ![]() |
IX | 94 | 1977 Vrancea earthquake | [1] | 4 March |
2. | 180 | 1.100+ | 8.3 | ![]() ![]() |
IX | 33 | 1977 Sumba earthquake | [2] | 19 August |
3. | 65 | 284 | 7.4 | ![]() |
IX | 17 | 1977 San Juan earthquake | [3] | 23 November |
By magnitude
Rank | Magnitude | Location | Article | Ref | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | 8.3 | 1977 Sumba earthquake | [2] | 19 August | |
2. | 7.8 | ![]() |
1977 Tonga earthquake | [4] | 22 June |
3. | 7.4 | ![]() |
1977 San Juan earthquake | [3] | 23 November |
4. | 7.2 | ![]() |
1977 Vrancea earthquake | [1] | 4 March |
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References
- "Vrancea Earthquake". Devastating Earthquakes.
- "1977 Sumba earthquake". BSSA.
- "San Juan earthquake" (PDF).
- "1977 Tonga earthquake" (PDF). EAO022.
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