List of earthquakes in 1987
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Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1987
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| Strongest magnitude | 7.9 Mw | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadliest | 7.1 Mw 1,000 deaths | ||
| Total fatalities | 1,090 | ||
| Number by magnitude | |||
| 9.0+ | 0 | ||
This is a list of earthquakes in 1987. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in damage or casualties, or are notable for some other reason. All dates are listed according to UTC time.
| Rank | Magnitude | Deaths | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.1 | 1,000 | IX (Violent) | 10.0 | March 6 | |
| 2 | 6.7 | 37 | VII (Very strong) | 33.0 | November 26 |