List of earthquakes in 1900
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This is a list of earthquakes in 1900. Only magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquakes appear on the list. Exceptions to this are earthquakes which 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 countries and their flags are noted as they would have appeared in this year for example the Netherlands being in control of present-day Indonesia. An average year with 13 magnitude 7.0+ events being reported. The death toll was low with an event in Venezuela making up the vast majority of the total.
Strongest
United States, Kodiak Island, Alaska (Magnitude 7.9) October 9
United States, Kodiak Island, Alaska (Magnitude 7.9) October 9Deadliest
Venezuela, Miranda (state) (Magnitude 7.7) October 29 25 deaths
Venezuela, Miranda (state) (Magnitude 7.7) October 29 25 deathsTotal fatalities35
9.0+0
.svg)   Approximate epicenters of notable earthquakes in 1900
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| Strongest | United States, Kodiak Island, Alaska (Magnitude 7.9) October 9 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadliest | Venezuela, Miranda (state) (Magnitude 7.7) October 29 25 deaths | ||
| Total fatalities | 35 | ||
| Number by magnitude | |||
| 9.0+ | 0 | ||
Overall
By death toll
| Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 7.7 | Venezuela, offshore Miranda (state) |
X (Extreme) | 0.0 | October 29 |
- Note: At least 10 casualties
By magnitude
| Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.9 | 0 | United States, Kodiak Island, Alaska |
VIII (Severe) | 0.0 | October 9 |
| 2 | 7.7 | 25 | Venezuela, offshore Miranda (state) |
X (Extreme) | 0.0 | October 29 |
| 3 | 7.6 | 0 |  United Kingdom, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands |
VI (Strong) | 0.0 | July 29 |
| 4 | 7.5 | 0 |  Russia, Sea of Okhotsk |
( ) | 450.0 | January 31 |
| 5 | 7.3 | 0 |  Mexico, Jalisco |
( ) | 10.0 | January 20 |
| 6 | 7.2 | 0 |  Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province |
( ) | 0.0 | June 21 |
| = 7 | 7.1 | 0 |  German Empire, Bismarck Sea, German New Guinea |
( ) | 0.0 | September 17 |
| = 7 | 7.1 | 0 | Russia, Kuril Islands |
IX (Violent) | 35.0 | December 25 |
| = 8 | 7.0 | 0 |  Netherlands, southern Sumatra, Dutch East Indies |
( ) | 0.0 | January 5 |
| = 8 | 7.0 | 0 | German Empire, Bismarck Sea, German New Guinea |
( ) | 0.0 | January 11 |
| = 8 | 7.0 | 0 |  Japan, Miyagi Prefecture, Honshu |
( ) | 5.0 | May 11 |
| = 8 | 7.0 | 0 |  El Salvador, offshore |
( ) | 0.0 | November 9 |
| = 8 | 7.0 | 0 | Russia, east of the Kuril Islands |
( ) | 35.0 | November 24 |
- Note: At least 7.0 magnitude
Notable events
January
| Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead | Injured | ||||||
| 5[1][2] | Dutch East Indies, southern Sumatra | 7.0 | 0.0 | Depth unknown. | |||
| 11[1][2] | German Empire, Bismarck Sea, German New Guinea | 7.0 | 0.0 | Depth unknown. | |||
| 14[3] | Dutch East Indies, West Java | 0.0 | 0.0 | VII | Magnitude and depth unknown. Many homes in Sukabumi sustained damage. | ||
| 18[1][2] | Russia, Kuril Islands | 6.7 | 35.0 | ||||
| 20[1][2][4] | Mexico, Jalisco | 7.3 | 10.0 | Some damage was caused in Colima. Landslides were reported in Guadalajara. | |||
| 31[1][2] | Russia, Sea of Okhotsk | 7.5 | 450.0 | ||||
April
| Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead | Injured | ||||||
| 24[1][2] | Japan, Ryukyu Islands | 6.9 | 35.0 | ||||
May
June
| Strongest | 7.2 Mw Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Total fatalities | 0 |
| Number by magnitude | |
| 8.0–8.9 | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9 | 1 |
| 6.0–6.9 | 0 |
| Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead | Injured | ||||||
| 21[1][2] | Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province | 7.2 | 0.0 | Depth unknown. | |||
July
| Strongest | 7.6 Mw United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Total fatalities | 0 |
| Number by magnitude | |
| 8.0–8.9 | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9 | 1 |
| 6.0–6.9 | 0 |
| Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead | Injured | ||||||
| 29[1][2] | United Kingdom, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands | 7.6 | 0.0 | Depth unknown. | |||
August
| Strongest | 6.8 Mw Japan |
|---|---|
| Deadliest | 0.0 Mw United States 5 deaths |
| Total fatalities | 5 |
| 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 | ||||||
| 5[1][2] | Japan, off the east coast of Honshu | 6.6 | 35.0 | ||||
| 11[5] | United States, southeastern Alaska | 0.0 | 0.0 | An earthquake originated in Lituya Bay which caused a significant tsunami in the area. 5 people were killed in the ensuing flooding as the waves swept ashore. | 5 | ||
| 29[1][2] | Japan, off the south coast of Hokkaido | 6.8 | 35.0 | ||||
September
| Strongest | 7.1 Mw United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
| 10[6] | German Empire, north of New Britain, German New Guinea | 6.8 | 0.0 | Depth unknown. Some homes were damaged. | |||
| 17[1][2][7] | German Empire, Bismarck Sea, German New Guinea | 7.1 | 0.0 | Depth unknown. Minor material damage was caused. | |||
October
| Strongest | 7.9 Mw United States |
|---|---|
| Deadliest | 7.7 Mw Venezuela 25 deaths |
| Total fatalities | 30 |
| 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 | ||||||
| 7[1][2][8] | Dutch East Indies, Papua (province) | 6.9 | 0.0 | Depth unknown. A tsunami washed ashore at Yapen leaving 5 people dead and the destruction of 1 home. | 5 | ||
| 9[9][10] | United States, Kodiak Island, Alaska | 7.9 | 0.0 | VIII | Largest event in 1900. Depth unknown. Property and infrastructure damage was caused on Kodiak Island. | ||
| 29[1][2][11] | Venezuela, offshore Miranda (state) | 7.7 | 0.0 | X | Deadliest event in 1900. Depth unknown. . | 25 | |
November
| Strongest | 7.0 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 | ||||||
| 5[1][2] | Japan, Izu Islands | 6.6 | 5.0 | ||||
| 9[1][2] | El Salvador, offshore | 7.0 | 0.0 | Depth unknown. | |||
| 12[1][2] | German Empire, Caroline Islands, Federated States of Micronesia | 6.9 | 0.0 | Depth unknown. | |||
| 24[1][2] | Russia, east of the Kuril Islands | 7.0 | 35.0 | ||||