List of earthquakes in 1931

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Earthquakes in 1931
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Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1931
Strongest magnitudeTwo events reached magnitude 7.9.
DeadliestFlag of the Republic of China.svg  China, Xinjiang Province (Magnitude 7.9) August 10 10,000 deaths
Total fatalities15,920
Number by magnitude
9.0+0
  1930
1932  

This is a list of earthquakes in 1931. Only magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquakes appear on the list. Lower magnitude events are included if they have caused deaths, 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. In a stark contrast to 1930, many large and destructive earthquakes occurred during 1931. The largest and deadliest event was the magnitude 7.9 earthquake which caused major devastation to China in August. New Zealand saw its worst natural disaster in February. Iran and Nicaragua had many deaths from earthquakes in the first half of the year. Other interesting events happened in Texas and the United Kingdom with the largest quakes for these areas hitting this year.

Contents

Overall

By death toll

RankDeath tollMagnitudeLocation MMI Depth (km)Date
110,0007.9Flag of the Republic of China.svg  China, Xinjiang Province XI (Extreme) 10.0August 10
22,8906.5 Flag of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic (1931-1937).svg Azerbaijan SSR, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic VIII (Severe) 15.0April 27
32,4505.6Flag of Nicaragua (1908-1971).svg  Nicaragua, Managua City ( ) 0.0March 31
42567.4Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Hawke's Bay, North Island IX (Violent) 35.0February 2
51147.6Flag of Mexico (1916-1934).svg  Mexico, Oaxaca X (Extreme) 35.0January 15
6905.8 Flag of Albania (1928-1934).svg Albanian Kingdom, Korçë County IX (Violent) 33.0January 28
7507.9 Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands ( ) 15.0October 3
8166.5Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Saitama Prefecture, Honshu ( ) 15.0September 21

By magnitude

RankMagnitudeDeath tollLocation MMI Depth (km)Date
= 17.910,000Flag of the Republic of China.svg  China, Xinjiang Province XI (Extreme) 10.0August 10
= 17.950 Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands ( ) 15.0October 3
27.80Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu ( ) 35.0March 9
37.70 Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands ( ) 15.0October 10
= 47.6114Flag of Mexico (1916-1934).svg  Mexico, Oaxaca X (Extreme) 35.0January 15
= 47.60 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British Burma, Kachin State ( ) 15.0January 27
57.51Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, east of Kyushu ( ) 35.0November 2
= 67.4256Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Hawke's Bay, North Island IX (Violent) 35.0February 2
= 67.40 Flag of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (1937-1954).svg Russian SFSR, Primorsky Krai ( ) 356.7February 20
= 67.40Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, Enggano Island VIII (Severe) 35.0September 25
= 77.30Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Manawatū-Whanganui ( ) 45.0February 13
= 77.30Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, Banda Sea ( ) 100.0March 28
= 87.20Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States, south of Guam ( ) 15.0January 28
= 87.20Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, Valparaíso Region ( ) 35.0March 18
= 87.20 British Raj Red Ensign.svg Pakistan, Baluchistan Province ( ) 10.0August 27
= 97.10north Atlantic Ocean( ) 10.0May 20
= 97.10Flag of the Republic of China.svg  China, Xinjiang Province ( ) 10.0August 18
= 97.10Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States, Northern Mariana Islands ( ) 167.8September 9
= 107.00Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, east of Enggano Island ( ) 35.0February 10
= 107.00Flag of the Territory of New Guinea.svg  New Guinea, Sandaun Province ( ) 35.0August 7
= 107.00 Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands ( ) 15.0October 3
= 107.00 Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands ( ) 15.0October 3
= 107.00 Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands, south of( ) 15.0October 3

Notable events

January

January
Strongest magnitude7.6 Mw 2 events
Deadliest7.6 Mw Flag of Mexico (1916-1934).svg  Mexico
114 deaths
Total fatalities204
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.93
6.0–6.913
5.0–5.91
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [1] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Taiwan, east of6.415.0
2 [2] Flag of Mexico (1916-1934).svg  Mexico, off the coast of Jalisco 6.720.0
9 [3] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Akita Prefecture, Honshu 6.0140.0
12 [4] Flag of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (1918-1925).svg Russian SFSR, off the east coast of Kamchatka 6.535.0
15 [5] [6] Flag of Mexico (1916-1934).svg  Mexico, Oaxaca 7.635.0X The 1931 Oaxaca earthquake killing 114 people causing severe damage.114
15 [7] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, northwest of the Ryukyu Islands 6.8200.0
15 [8] Flag of the Territory of New Guinea.svg  New Guinea, Ninigo Islands 6.515.0
16 [9] Flag of Mexico (1916-1934).svg  Mexico, Oaxaca 6.330.0Aftershock.
17 [10] Flag of Mexico (1916-1934).svg  Mexico, Gulf of California 6.710.0
19 [11] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, north of Wetar 6.035.0
20 [12] Flag of Afghanistan (1931-1973).svg  Afghanistan, Badakhshan Province 6.5220.0
20 [13] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, Strait of Malacca 6.2190.0
21 [14] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, off the southeast coast of Hokkaido 6.2120.0
24 [15] Flag of the Philippines (1919-1936).svg  Philippines, Siargao 6.235.0
27 [16] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British Burma, Kachin State 7.615.0 1931 Myitkyina earthquake.
28 [17] Flag of Albania (1928-1934).svg Albanian Kingdom, Korçë County 5.833.0IX 90 people were killed and some damage was caused.90
28 [18] Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States, south of Guam 7.215.0

February

February
Strongest magnitude7.4 Mw 2 events
Deadliest7.4 Mw Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
256 deaths
Total fatalities256
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.94
6.0–6.98
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
2 [19] [20] [21] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Hawke's Bay, North Island 7.435.0IX The 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake caused 256 deaths. 2 people were missing. Thousands of people were injured. Property damage costs were estimated at $900 million (2010 rates). This is currently the deadliest natural disaster to strike New Zealand as of 2019. Many aftershocks followed.2561,000+
8 [22] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, off the east coast of North Island 6.415.0Aftershock.
10 [23] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, east of Enggano Island 7.035.0
12 [24] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, east of Enggano Island 6.435.0Aftershock.
13 [25] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Taiwan, north of6.035.0
13 [26] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Manawatū-Whanganui, North Island 7.345.0 Doublet earthquake with previous event on February 2.
14 [27] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, southern Sumatra 6.615.0Aftershock.
16 [28] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, southern Hokkaido 6.325.0
19 [29] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, northeast of Enggano Island 6.535.0Aftershock.
20 [30] Flag of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (1918-1925).svg Russian SFSR, Primorsky Krai 7.4365.0
22 [31] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, Flores Sea 6.0100.0
27 [32] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, Molucca Sea 6.535.0

March

March
Strongest magnitude7.8 Mw Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
Deadliest5.6 Mw Flag of Nicaragua (1908-1971).svg  Nicaragua
2,450 deaths
Total fatalities2,450
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.93
6.0–6.911
5.0–5.91
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [33] Flag of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (1918-1925).svg Russian SFSR, south of Sakhalin 6.5330.0
2 [34] Flag of France.svg  France, southeast of the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia 6.770.0
5 [35] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, north of Simeulue 6.035.0
7 [36] Flag of Greece (1828-1978).svg Greece, Central Macedonia 6.035.0
7 [37] Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua, Lake Nicaragua 6.080.0
8 [38] [39] Flag of Yugoslavia (1918-1941).svg Yugoslavia, Southeastern Statistical Region 6.610.0X
9 [40] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu 7.835.0
11 [41] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, Banda Sea 6.035.0
11 [42] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Volcano Islands 6.735.0
18 [43] Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, Valparaíso Region 7.235.0
18 [44] Flag of the Philippines (1919-1936).svg  Philippines, south of Mindanao 6.735.0
19 [45] [46] Flag of the Philippines (1919-1936).svg  Philippines, off the west coast of Luzon 6.715.0IX Some damage was reported.
28 [47] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, Banda Sea 7.3100.0
29 [48] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Hokkaido 6.880.0
31 [49] Flag of Nicaragua (1908-1971).svg  Nicaragua, Jinotega Department 5.60.0The 1931 Nicaragua earthquake caused major destruction in the area. 2,450 deaths were reported. Property damage costs were $15 million (1931 rate).2,450

April

April
Strongest magnitude6.8 Mw Flag of Fiji (1924-1970).svg Fiji
Deadliest6.5 Mw Flag of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic (1931-1937).svg Azerbaijan SSR
2,890 deaths
Total fatalities2,890
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.99
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
2 [50] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, Banda Sea 6.0130.0
3 [51] Flag of Peru.svg  Peru, off the north coast6.235.0
3 [52] Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina, Tucumán Province 6.2180.0
3 [53] Flag of Fiji (1924-1970).svg Fiji, south of6.8630.0
6 [54] Flag of the Territory of New Guinea.svg  New Guinea, southwest of Bougainville Island 6.535.0
8 [55] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, Papua (province) 6.035.0
9 [56] Flag of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (1918-1925).svg Russian SFSR, southern Kuril Islands 6.235.0
24 [57] Flag of the Territory of New Guinea.svg  New Guinea, southwest of Bougainville Island 6.715.0
27 [58] [59] Flag of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic (1931-1937).svg Azerbaijan SSR, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic 6.515.0VIII The 1931 Zangezur earthquake caused major damage. 2,890 deaths were reported.2,890

May

May
Strongest magnitude7.1 Mw north Atlantic Ocean
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.96
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [60] Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg  Venezuela, Barinas (state) 6.235.0
12 [61] Flag of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (1918-1925).svg Russian SFSR, Kamchatka Krai 6.550.0
16 [62] Flag of Mexico (1916-1934).svg  Mexico, Oaxaca 6.235.0
20 [63] north Atlantic Ocean7.110.0
20 [64] Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, off the coast of Atacama Region 6.235.0
24 [65] Flag of the Philippines (1919-1936).svg  Philippines, Dinagat Islands 6.235.0
28 [66] Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, off the coast of Tarapacá Region 6.5120.0

June

June
Strongest magnitude6.5 Mw 4 events
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.911
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [67] Flag of the Territory of New Guinea.svg  New Guinea, East New Britain Province 6.235.0
2 [68] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Gifu Prefecture, Honshu 6.5260.0
4 [69] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, Banda Sea 6.5150.0
7 [70] [71] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom, off the east coast of England6.123.0VIII The 1931 Dogger Bank earthquake was one of the strongest recorded in the United Kingdom. Some damage was reported.
9 [72] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu 6.035.0
15 [73] Flag of Peru (1825-1884).svg  Peru, Ica Region 6.035.0
17 [74] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Tokyo, Honshu 6.035.0
17 [75] Flag of the Territory of New Guinea.svg  New Guinea, Morobe Province 6.5140.0
23 [76] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu 6.425.0
29 [77] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, off the south coast of Honshu 6.5380.0
29 [78] Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, Coquimbo Region 6.035.0

July

July
Strongest magnitude6.8 Mw 2 events
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.99
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
11 [79] Flag of Peru (1825-1884).svg  Peru, Ucayali Region 6.2120.0
12 [80] Flag of the Philippines (1919-1936).svg  Philippines, northeast of Ticao Island 6.515.0
15 [81] Flag of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (1918-1925).svg Russian SFSR, Sea of Okhotsk 6.235.0
17 [82] Flag of Mexico (1916-1934).svg  Mexico, Oaxaca 6.235.0
18 [83] Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, Antofagasta Region 6.8110.0
18 [84] Flag of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (1918-1925).svg Russian SFSR, off the east coast of Kamchatka 6.315.0
20 [85] Flag of the Samoa Trust Territory.svg Western Samoa Trust Territory 6.580.0
21 [86] Flag of the British New Hebrides (1906-1952).svg  New Hebrides 6.255.0
23 [87] Flag of the Territory of New Guinea.svg  New Guinea, southern Bougainville Island 6.8400.0

August

August
Strongest magnitude7.9 Mw Flag of the Republic of China.svg  China
Deadliest7.9 Mw Flag of the Republic of China.svg  China
10,000 deaths
Total fatalities10,000
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.94
6.0–6.95
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
2 [88] Flag of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (1918-1925).svg Russian SFSR, Sea of Okhotsk 6.5400.0
6 [89] Flag of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (1918-1925).svg Russian SFSR, Buryatia 6.035.0
7 [90] Flag of the Territory of New Guinea.svg  New Guinea, Sandaun Province 7.035.0
10 [91] [92] Flag of the Republic of China.svg  China, Xinjiang Province 7.910.0XI 10,000 people died in the 1931 Fuyun earthquake. Countless homes were destroyed in the area.10,000
15 [93] Flag of Afghanistan (1931-1973).svg  Afghanistan, Badakhshan Province 6.0240.0
16 [94] Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States, southwestern Texas 6.510.0The 1931 Valentine earthquake is the largest in Texas history.
18 [95] Flag of the Republic of China.svg  China, Xinjiang Province 7.110.0Aftershock.
24 [96] British Raj Red Ensign.svg Pakistan, Balochistan, Pakistan 6.810.0Foreshock.
27 [97] [98] British Raj Red Ensign.svg Pakistan, Balochistan, Pakistan 7.210.0Major damage was caused.

September

September
Strongest magnitude7.4 Mw Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies
Deadliest6.5 Mw Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
16 deaths
Total fatalities16
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.92
6.0–6.910
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
8 [99] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu 6.235.0
9 [100] Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States, Northern Mariana Islands 7.1167.5
12 [101] Flag of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (1918-1925).svg Russian SFSR, Kamchatka Peninsula 6.035.0
12 [102] Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia, off the west coast6.235.0
16 [103] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Yamanashi Prefecture, Honshu 6.035.0
21 [104] [105] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Saitama Prefecture, Honshu 6.515.016 people were killed and some damage was reported.16
21 [106] South China Sea 6.725.0
21 [107] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Gisborne Region, North Island 6.890.0
25 [108] [109] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, Enggano Island 7.435.0VIII Some damage was caused by the 1931 Southwest Sumatra earthquake.
25 [110] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, northeast of Enggano Island 6.035.0Aftershock.
26 [111] Flag of Guatemala.svg  Guatemala, San Marcos Department 6.060.0
29 [112] Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Dutch East Indies, Molucca Sea 6.035.0

October

October
Strongest magnitude7.9 Mw Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands
Deadliest7.9 Mw Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands
50 deaths
Total fatalities50
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.95
6.0–6.910
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [113] Flag of Mexico (1916-1934).svg  Mexico, Gulf of California 6.035.0
3 [114] [115] [116] Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands 7.915.0The earthquake caused some damage however a destructive tsunami was triggered. The waves resulted in 50 deaths and many homes being destroyed. Several strong aftershocks followed.50
3 [117] Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands, south of7.015.0Aftershock.
3 [118] Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands 7.015.0Aftershock.
3 [119] Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands 7.015.0Aftershock.
5 [120] Flag of Afghanistan (1931-1973).svg  Afghanistan, Badakhshan Province 6.8200.0
10 [121] Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands 7.715.0This was to the north of the October 3 event.
10 [122] Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands 6.835.0Aftershock.
10 [123] Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands 6.815.0Aftershock.
10 [124] Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands 6.815.0Aftershock.
10 [125] Flag of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (1918-1925).svg Russian SFSR, far northern Sea of Okhotsk 6.435.0
12 [126] Flag of Panama.svg  Panama, off the south coast6.035.0
18 [127] Flag of Fiji (1924-1970).svg Fiji, south of6.8485.0
28 [128] Flag of the Philippines (1919-1936).svg  Philippines, north of Luzon 6.225.0
29 [129] Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States, Northern Mariana Islands 6.5520.0

November

November
Strongest magnitude7.5 Mw Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
Deadliest7.5 Mw Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
1 death
Total fatalities1
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.96
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [130] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, east of Kyushu 6.535.0Foreshock.
2 [131] Flag of Mexico (1916-1934).svg  Mexico, Oaxaca 6.635.0
2 [132] [133] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, east of Kyushu 7.535.01 person died and 14 homes were destroyed.1
2 [134] Flag of the Territory of New Guinea.svg  New Guinea, Gulf Province 6.515.0
3 [135] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Iwate Prefecture, Honshu 6.035.0
5 [136] Flag of the Republic of China.svg  China, Xinjiang Province 6.410.0
20 [137] Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906-1947).svg British Solomon Islands, Makira 6.715.0

References

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  58. "M 6.5 - Naxcivan, Azerbaijan". United States Geological Survey. April 27, 1931. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
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  91. "M 7.9 - northern Xinjiang, China". United States Geological Survey. August 10, 1931. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
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  96. "M 6.8 - Pakistan". United States Geological Survey. August 24, 1931. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
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  114. "M 7.9 - Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. October 3, 1931. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
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  116. "Tsunami Event: SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND". National Geophysical Data Center. October 3, 1931. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  117. "M 7.0 - Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. October 3, 1931. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
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  125. "M 6.4 - Magadanskaya Oblast', Russia". United States Geological Survey. October 10, 1931. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
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  132. "M 7.5 - southeast of Shikoku, Japan". United States Geological Survey. November 2, 1931. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
  133. "Significant Earthquake: JAPAN: KYUSHU". National Geophysical Data Center. November 2, 1931. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
  134. "M 6.5 - near the south coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. November 2, 1931. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
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  137. "M 6.7 - Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. November 20, 1931. Retrieved April 4, 2016.