List of earthquakes in 2007
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Earthquakes in 2007 resulted in many fatalities. The 2007 Peru earthquake was the deadliest with 595 fatalities. The September 2007 Sumatra earthquake was the largest in 2007 with an 8.4 on the moment magnitude scale. The 2007 Solomon Islands earthquake caused a significant tsunami that killed 52 people. There were four 8.0+ earthquakes in 2007 which is the most ever recorded for a single year. Other significant earthquakes in 2007 struck Chile and Japan.
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Compared to other years
| Magnitude | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0–9.9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 7.0–7.9 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 16 |
| 6.0–6.9 | 117 | 145 | 122 | 126 | 139 | 141 | 139 | 142 | 178 | 167 | 143 |
| 5.0–5.9 | 1,057 | 1,334 | 1,212 | 1,170 | 1,212 | 1,511 | 1,694 | 1,726 | 2,090 | 1,786 | 1,912 |
| 4.0–4.9 | 7,004 | 7,968 | 7,969 | 8,479 | 8,455 | 10,880 | 13,893 | 12,843 | 12,081 | 12,294 | 6,817 |
| Total | 8,296 | 9,462 | 9,319 | 9,788 | 9,823 | 12,551 | 15,738 | 14,723 | 14,367 | 14,261 | 8,891 |
Overall
By death toll
| Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 595 | 8.0 |  Peru, Pisco |
IX (Violent) | 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 | 8.4 | Indonesia, Sumatra |
VI (Strong) | 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 | 8.4 | 23 | Indonesia, Bengkulu offshore |
VI (Strong) | 10.0 | September 12 |
| 2 | 8.1 | 52 | Solomon Islands offshore |
VIII (Severe) | 10.0 | April 1 |
| 2 | 8.1 | 0 |  Russia, Kuril Islands offshore |
VI (Strong) | 5.6 | January 13 |
| 4 | 8.0 | 595 | Peru, Ica offshore |
IX (Violent) | 39.0 | August 15 |
| 5 | 7.9 | 0 | Indonesia, Mentawai Islands |
VII (Very strong) | 35.0 | September 12 |
| 6 | 7.8 | 0 |  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands |
VII (Very strong) | 152.0 | December 9 |
| 7 | 7.7 | 2 | Chile, Tarapacá |
VIII (Severe) | 40.0 | November 14 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 0 | Indonesia, Jakarta offshore |
V (Moderate) | 280.0 | August 8 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 0 | Japan, Volcano Islands offshore |
VI (Strong) | 20.0 | September 28 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 4 | Indonesia, offshore Molucca Sea |
IX (Violent) | 20.0 | January 21 |
| 11 | 7.4 | 0 | New Zealand, Auckland Islands offshore |
V (Moderate) | 15.0 | September 30 |
| 11 | 7.4 | 1 |  France, Martinique offshore |
VII (Very strong) | 10.0 | November 29 |
| 13 | 7.2 | 0 |  Vanuatu, Santo offshore |
VII (Very strong) | 20.0 | August 1 |
| 13 | 7.2 | 0 | Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands offshore |
VI (Strong) | 20.0 | September 2 |
| 13 | 7.2 | 0 |  Mariana Islands offshore |
III (Weak) | 30.0 | October 31 |
| 13 | 7.2 | 0 |  United States, Andreanof Islands offshore |
VII (Very strong) | 34.0 | December 19 |
| 17 | 7.1 | 0 | Vanuatu, Tanna offshore |
VI (Strong) | 30.0 | March 25 |
| 18 | 7.0 | 0 | Indonesia, Mentawai Islands offshore |
VII (Very strong) | 10.0 | September 13 |
- Note: At least 7.0 Magnitude
By month
January
| Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead | Injured | ||||||
| 8 |  India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands offshore, 395 km (245 mi) S of Port Blair.[1] |
6.1 | 11.0 | - | - | - | - |
| 8 |  Kyrgyzstan, Batken, 23 km (14 mi) WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan.[2] |
6.0 | 16.0 | VII | About 130 houses destroyed and a mining complex damaged in Isfana. At least 57 buildings damaged in Vorukh. | - | - |
| 8 |  Fiji.[3] |
6.3 | 406.8 | - | - | - | - |
| 9 |  China, Gansu, 57 km (35 mi) NNW of Baiyin.[4] |
4.5 | 20.0 | IV | At least 2,000 buildings damaged in the epicenter area. | - | - |
| 11 | China, Jilin, 130 km (81 mi) S of Mawu.[5] |
4.7 | 23.1 | IV | Several buildings collapsed in the epicentral area. | - | - |
| 11 | Indonesia, Maluku offshore, 100 km (62 mi) W of Ambon.[6] |
6.0 | 13.0 | VI | - | - | - |
| 13 | Russia, Sakhalin offshore, 506 km (314 mi) SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk. [7] |
8.1 | 10.0 | VI | Further information: 2007 Kuril Islands Earthquake | - | - |
| 13 | Russia, Sakhalin offshore, 418 km (260 mi) S of Severo-Kuril’sk.[8] |
6.0 | 10.0 | - | Aftershock of the 2007 Kuril Islands Earthquake. | - | - |
| 17 | Indonesia, Papua, 119 km (74 mi) SW of Abepura.[9] |
6.0 | 100.8 | V | - | - | - |
| 17 | Carlsberg Ridge.[10] | 6.2 | 8.0 | - | - | - | - |
| 20 |  South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, South Sandwich Islands region.[11] |
6.2 | 10.0 | - | - | - | - |
| 21 | Indonesia, North Maluku offshore, 126 km (78 mi) WNW of Ternate.[12] |
7.5 | 22.0 | VI | Minor damage in Manado. | 4 | 4 |
| 21 | Indonesia, North Maluku offshore, 119 km (74 mi) WNW of Ternate.[13] |
6.2 | 23.0 | - | Aftershock of the previous earthquake. | - | - |
| 21 |  Turkey, Ağrı, 10 km (6.2 mi) W of Hamur.[14] |
5.2 | 3.1 | VI | Two people injured. Some damage to old buildings was reported in Ağrı. | - | 2 |
| 25 |  Taiwan, Taitung offshore, 136 km (85 mi) ENE of Hengchun.[15] |
6.0 | 36.2 | IV | - | - | - |
| 30 |  Australia, west of Macquarie Island.[16] |
6.9 | 11.0 | - | - | - | - |
| 30 | Northern Mariana Islands offshore, Maug Islands region.[17] |
6.6 | 20.0 | - | - | - | - |
| 31 | New Zealand, Kermadec Islands offshore.[18] |
6.5 | 34.0 | - | - | - | - |
February
| Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead | Injured | ||||||
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).
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Davao, Philippines on February 16 at a depth of 78.9 km (49.0 mi). Minor damage was caused to an apartment in Davao City.[19]
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 5.7 earthquake struck Elazığ, Turkey on February 22 at a depth of 6.0 km (3.7 mi). Some buildings were damaged in Elazığ, and Pütürge.[20]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Pimentel, Peru on February 24 at a depth of 23.0 km (14.3 mi).
March
- Two events with magnitudes 6.4 and 6.3 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 5.2 earthquake struck Caqueta, Colombia on March 6 at a depth of 43.1 km (26.8 mi). Nine people were injured, eight buildings were destroyed and 63 damaged in Caqueta.[21]- 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, Primorsky Krai, Russia[22] 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).
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Ionian Islands, Greece on March 6 at a depth of 15.0 km (9.3 mi). Some buildings were damaged and rockslides occurred in Argostolion.[23]
April
| Strongest | 8.1 Mw Solomon Islands |
|---|---|
| Deadliest | 8.1 Mw Solomon Islands 52 deaths |
| Total fatalities | 62 |
| Number by magnitude | |
| 8.0–8.9 | 1 |
| 7.0–7.9 | 0 |
| 6.0–6.9 | 13 |
A magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on April 1, at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi), A 12 m high tsunami 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 5.1 earthquake struck Mie Prefecture, Japan on April 15 at a depth of 15.7 km (9.8 mi). 12 people were injured and 63 buildings were damaged in the Mie-Nara-Shiga area.[24]
- 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
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Tibet, 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 4.4 earthquake struck Alder, Montana on May 8 at a depth of 13.5 km (8.4 mi). Some buildings were slightly damaged in Sheridan.[25]
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
- 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 5.5 earthquake struck Qom, Iran on June 18 at a depth of 5.0 km (3.1 mi). Some buildings were damaged slightly in Qom.[26]- A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Mid-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
| Strongest | 6.9 Mw Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Deadliest | 5.2 Mw Tajikistan 15 deaths |
| Total fatalities | 26 |
| Number by magnitude | |
| 8.0–8.9 | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9 | 0 |
| 6.0–6.9 | 7 |
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Pucallpa, Peru on July 13 at a depth of 152.1 km (94.5 mi).
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Loja, Ecuador on July 12 at a depth of 49.9 km (31.0 mi). Some damage to houses was caused in Zaruma.[27]
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). Eleven 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 5.6 earthquake struck Xinjiang, China on July 20 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). At least 2,120 houses and four bridges were damaged or destroyed.[28]
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). 15 people were killed, three by falling debris, 12 by a landslide.[29]
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 5.1 earthquake struck Uttarkhand, India on July 22 at a depth of 19 km (12 mi). Three people were injured and several buildings were damaged. Rockslides also occurred.[30]- 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
- 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 policeman suffered injuries while evacuating.[31]
- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Kholmsk, Russia on August 2 at a depth of 5.0 km (3.1 mi). Two people were killed, twelve people were injured and a 1 ft (0.30 m) tsunami was observed in Hokkaido, Japan. A magnitude 4.9 aftershock injured two more people.[32]
- 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). Some damage was caused in Sukabumi, such as cracks on walls. In the same regency, the walls of two schools collapsed.[33]
- A devastating magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck Pisco, Peru on August 15 at a depth of 39.0 km (24.2 mi), 595 people were killed, 2,291 people were injured, and a 5 metre high tsunami was observed.[34]
- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on August 20 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi).
- A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Maharashtra, India on August 21 at a depth of 5.0 km (3.1 mi). Slight damage was observed in Satara.[35]
- A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Hormozgan, Iran on August 25 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). Four people were injured in Bandar Abbas.[36]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Neiafu, Tonga, on August 26 at a depth of 127.4 km (79.2 mi).
September
- A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Lata, Solomon Islands on September 2 at a depth of 35.0 km (21.7 mi).[37]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Yilan, Taiwan on September 6 at a depth of 53.0 km (32.9 mi). At least one building was damaged in Lotung.[38]- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Timbiquí, Colombia on September 10 at a depth of 15.0 km (9.3 mi). Five people were injured.
- A magnitude 8.4 earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia on September 12 at a depth of 34 km (21 mi). 25 people were killed, 161 people were injured and a 7.5 foot (2.27 metres) tsunami was generated.[39]
- 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 8.4 earthquake the day before.
- 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 8.4 earthquake the day before.
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Yoro Department, Honduras on September 15 at a depth of 32.8 km (20.4 mi). Eighteen people injured, 175 structures destroyed and 401 others damaged in the Marale-Yorito area.[40][41]- 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 8.4 earthquake 8 days prior.
- 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
| Strongest | 7.2 Mw Northern Mariana Islands |
|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
| 2[42] | United States, Alaska offshore, 72 km (45 mi) SSE of King Cove. |
6.3 | 32.0 | VI | - | - | - |
| 4[43] | Indonesia, Aceh offshore, 386 km (240 mi) W of Sinabang. |
6.2 | 35.0 | IV | - | - | - |
| 5[44] | South of the Fiji Islands. |
6.5 | 509.4 | - | - | - | - |
| 6[45] | Northern Mariana Islands, Northern Islands offshore, 419 km (260 mi) NNE of Saipan. |
6.1 | 20.0 | - | - | - | - |
| 9[46] |  Papua New Guinea, New Ireland, 86 km (53 mi) SE of Kokopo. |
6.0 | 39.0 | VI | |||
| 13[47] |  New Caledonia, Loyalty Islands offshore, 140 km (87 mi) ENE of Tadine. |
6.1 | 37.0 | - | - | - | - |
| 15[48] | New Zealand, Southland, 72 km (45 mi) NNW of Te Anau. |
6.8 | 18.0 | VII | Slight damage in Fiordland. | - | - |
| 15[49] | New Zealand, Southland, 72 km (45 mi) NNW of Te Anau. |
6.1 | 19.0 | IV | Aftershock of the previous earthquake. | - | - |
| 16[50] | South of the Fiji Islands. |
6.6 | 509.3 | II | - | - | - |
| 21[51] | Papua New Guinea, Bougainville offshore, 79 km (49 mi) W of Panguna. |
6.0 | 46.3 | V | - | - | - |
| 24[52] | Indonesia, Bengkulu offshore, 138 km (86 mi) W of Bengkulu |
6.8 | 21.0 | V | - | - | - |
| 25[53] | Russia, Sakhalin offshore, 536 km (333 mi) SSW of Severo-Kurilsk. |
6.1 | 20.0 | II | - | - | - |
| 31[54] | United States, California, 6 km (3.7 mi) NNE of East Foothills. |
5.6 | 9.7 | VI | Further Information: 2007 Alum Rock earthquake | - | - |
| 31[55] | Northern Mariana Islands, Northern Islands offshore, 412 km (256 mi) NNE of Saipan. |
7.2 | 207.0 | IV | - | - | - |
| 31[56] | United States, Alaska offshore, 131 km (81 mi) WSW of Adak. |
6.0 | 28.0 | - | - | - | |
November
| Strongest | 7.7 Mw Chile |
|---|---|
| Deadliest | 7.4 Mw  Martinique6 deaths |
| Total fatalities | 14 |
| Number by magnitude | |
| 8.0–8.9 | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9 | 2 |
| 6.0–6.9 | 4 |
- A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Gujarat, India on November 6 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). One person died, five were injured and several buildings were damaged or collapsed in Talala.[57]
- A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Bohol, Philippines on November 7 at a depth of 71.6 km (44.5 mi). One person died in Mabini.[58]
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Chittagong, Bangladesh on November 7 at a depth of 28.7 km (17.8 mi). Ten people were injured and minor damage was caused.[59] One person was also killed in neighboring Myanmar.[60]- 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.[61]
- 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). Slight damage was caused in Guayaquil.
- . A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Khuzestan, Iran on November 20 at a depth of 7.0 km (4.3 mi). Thirty people were injured and slight damage was caused.[62]
- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Lae, Papua New Guinea on November 22 at a depth of 53.0 km (32.9 mi). A water tower was damaged and power was knocked out in Lae.
- 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 5.9 earthquake struck Luzon, Philippines on November 27 at a depth of 35.0 km (21.7 mi). Electricity and communications were disrupted at Baguio.[63]
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
| Strongest | 7.8 Mw New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Deadliest | 6.6 Mw New Zealand 1 death 4.9 Mw  Brazil1 death |
| Total fatalities | 2 |
| 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 | ||||||
| 9 | Brazil, Minas Gerais, 16 km (9.9 mi) WNW of Itacarambi.[64] |
4.9 | 10.0 | VI | One person killed and other six injured. 76 buildings were damaged. | 1 | 6 |
| 12 | South of the Fiji Islands.[65] | 7.8 | 152.5 | VII | - | - | - |
| 13 | Chile, Antofagasta, 55 km (34 mi) N of Antofagasta.[66] |
6.0 | 15.0 | VII | Aftershocks of the 2007 Tocopilla Earthquake. | - | - |
| 13 | Chile, Antofagasta, 52 km (32 mi) NNW of Antofagasta.[67] |
6.2 | 16.0 | VII | - | - | |
| 13 |  Samoa, Tuamasaga offshore, 147 km (91 mi) SSW of Lotofaga.[68] |
6.2 | 17.0 | IV | - | - | - |
| 15 | Chile, Valparaíso offshore, 38 km (24 mi) N of Valparaíso.[69] |
5.9 | 25.0 | VI | Four people injured in Viña del Mar. Some buildings damaged in Concón and Valparaíso. | - | 4 |
| 15 | Indonesia, Maluku, 121 km (75 mi) NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste.[70] |
6.0 | 175.9 | IV | - | - | - |
| 15 | Indonesia, Maluku offshore, 214 km (133 mi) WSW of Tual.[71] |
6.4 | 57.0 km | V | - | - | - |
| 16 | Chile, Antofagasta, 80 km (50 mi) NNE of Antofagasta.[72] |
6.7 | 45.0 | VII | Power and communications were disrupted throughout the epicentral area from Antofagasta to Iquique. | - | - |
| 19 | United States, Alaska offshore, 207 km (129 mi) WSW of Adak.[73] |
7.2 | 34.0 | II | - | - | - |
| 20 | New Zealand, Gisborne, 46 km (29 mi) SSE of Gisborne.[74] |
6.6 | 20.0 | VII | Further infortmation: 2007 Gisborne earthquake | 1 | 11 |
| 20 | Turkey, Ankara, 24 km (15 mi) SW of Karakeçili.[75] |
5.7 | 10.0 | VII | A minaret and other buildings collapsed at Yeniyapan and a mosque and animal shelters were damaged at Abazlar. Mud brick houses and masonry structures were damaged at Sırapınar. Shelters collapsed at Suyugüzel and killed about 100 animals. Slight damage occurred in Ankara. | ||
| 21 | United States, Alaska offshore, 171 km (106 mi) WSW of Adak.[76] |
6.3 | 25.0 | - | - | - | - |
| 22 | Indonesia, Papua, 175 km (109 mi) W of Abepura.[77] |
6.2 | 20.0 | VII | - | - | - |
| 22 | Indonesia, Aceh offshore, 64 km (40 mi) E of Sinabang.[78] |
6.1 | 23.0 | VI | - | - | - |
| 25 | Japan, Miyagi offshore, 64 km (40 mi) E of Ishinomaki.[79] |
6.1 | 48.4 | IV | - | - | - |
| 26 | United States, Alaska offshore, 60 km (37 mi) SE of Nikolski.[80] |
6.4 | 25.0 | - | - | - | - |
| 26 | Turkey, Ankara, 24 km (15 mi) SW of Karakeçili.[81] |
5.6 | 8.3 | VII | 2,214 buildings were damaged in Ankara. | - | - |
