List of earthquakes in 1989

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Earthquakes in 1989
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Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1989
Strongest magnitude8.0 Mw Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
Deadliest5.3 Mw Flag of Tajik SSR.svg Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic
274 deaths
Total fatalities677
Number by magnitude
9.0+0
  1988
1990  

This is a list of earthquakes in 1989. 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.

Contents

By death toll

RankDeath tollMagnitudeLocation MMI Depth (km)Date
12745.3 Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic, Districts of Republican Subordination VII (Very strong) 33.0January 22
21206.3 Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia, Papua VIII (Severe) 14.3August 1
31146.0Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Fars VI (Strong) 30.5May 27
4636.9 Flag of the United States.svg United States, California IX (Violent) 17.2October 17
5305.9 Flag of Algeria.svg Algeria, Tipaza VIII (Severe) 10.0October 29
6295.4 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China, Shanxi V (Moderate) 10.0October 18
7135.4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia, New South Wales VIII (Severe) 10.0December 28
8116.4 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China, Sichuan VII (Very strong) 13.3April 15

By magnitude

RankMagnitudeDeath tollLocation MMI Depth (km)Date
18.00 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia, Macquarie Island offshoreV (Moderate) 10.0May 23
27.61 Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg Philippines, Mindanao offshoreVII (Very strong) 24.4December 15
37.40 Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Japan, Iwate offshoreVI (Strong) 28.6November 1
47.10 Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia, Molucca Sea offshoreV (Moderate) 44.0February 10
47.10 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil, Acre I (Not felt) 593.4May 5
47.10 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea, Morobe VII (Very strong) 104.4December 7
77.00 Flag of the United States.svg United States, Alaska offshoreV (Moderate) 11.0September 4
77.00 Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand, Kermadec Islands offshoreIV (Light) 43.8May 14

By month

January

January
Strongest magnitude6.7 Mw Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Deadliest5.3 Mw Flag of Tajik SSR.svg  Tajik SSR
274 deaths
Total fatalities274
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.910
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [1] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Hormozgan 4.555.7IIIMinor damage occurred in Bastak.--
2 [2] Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga, Vava‘u offshore6.2108.4I---
6 [3] Flag of France.svg  France, Midi-Pyrénées 4.922.7VSlight damage occurred in La Mongie.--
8 [4] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska offshore, Andreanof Islands 6.033.0III---
9 [5] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Kuril Islands offshore6.513.5I---
10 [6] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Maluku 6.746.6VII---
12 [7] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Kuril Islands offshore6.133.0IAftershock of the January 9 event.--
17 [8] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, West New Britain offshore6.431.8IV---
19 [9] central East Pacific Rise 6.010.0I---
19 [10] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, California offshore5.011.6VISeveral people were injured, some windows were broken and items were knocked off shelves in the Malibu-Santa Monica-Redondo Beach area. Slight damage occurred at Hollywood, Lancaster, Los Angeles, Malibu and Monterey Park.-Several
22 [11] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union, Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic, East Kazakhstan 6.10.0I Nuclear explosion.--
22 [12] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Hokkaido offshore6.225.0III---
22 [13] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union, Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic, Districts of Republican Subordination 5.333.0VII 1989 Gissar earthquake : 274 people were killed, many were injured, and extensive damage occurred mostly due to mudslides that destroyed Sharora and two other villages.274Many
24 [14] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Hokkaido offshore5.550.3IVMinor damage occurred in Urakawa.--
25 [15] Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa, Free State 5.55.0VIIMinor damage occurred in Welkom.--
27 [16] Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungarian People's Republic, Vas 4.422.1IVMinor damage occurred in Ajka, Vas, and Zala counties.--
27 [17] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Kamchatka offshore6.328.4I---
30 [18] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Utah 5.219.0VISlight damage occurred at Aurora, Emery, Ferron, Koosharem, Salina, Sterling and Wales.--

February

February
Strongest magnitude7.1 Mw Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Deadliest5.6 Mw Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
1 death
Total fatalities1
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.910
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
4 [19] Flag of Panama.svg  Panama offshore6.310.0I---
4 [20] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, East New Britain offshore6.252.2V---
10 [21] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Molucca Sea offshore7.144.0V---
12 [22] Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba, Guantánamo offshore5.259.6IVMinor damage occurred in Santiago de Cuba, Maisí, and Guantánamo.--
14 [23] Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands, Makira offshore6.531.9VI---
14 [24] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Washington 4.0-0.8VMinor damage occurred in the Big Lake Elementary School.--
16 [25] southern East Pacific Rise 6.210.0I---
19 [26] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Saitama 5.660.4VOne person was killed and another was injured.11
19 [27] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Sanma 6.0101.2V---
22 [28] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska offshore6.033.0I---
24 [29] Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey, Denizli 5.318.5VISlight damage occurred in Denizli.--
25 [30] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands offshore6.830.5V---
26 [31] Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica, San José 5.422.5VIIMinor damage and some landslides was caused in the Guaitil-San Marcos area.--
27 [32] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, North Maluku offshore6.453.7VISix schools and a number of buildings were damaged in Galela.--
28 [33] Flag of Paraguay (1988-1990).svg  Paraguay, Boquerón 6.5569.0IV---
28 [34] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Maluku 6.2196.4IV---

March

March
Strongest magnitude6.9 Mw Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Deadliest6.3 Mw Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi
9 deaths
Total fatalities10
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.97
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
5 [35] Flag of Kyrgyz SSR.svg  Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic, Chüy 4.833.0VIMinor damage occurred in the epicentral area.--
6 [36] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Chiba 6.142.1V---
8 [37] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Molucca Sea offshore6.131.9V233 houses and public buildings were damaged and 5,500 people were left homeless on Morotai. 16 houses were damaged and some were left homeless at Tanawangu.--
10 [38] Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil, Rio Grande do Norte 5.010.0VISlight damage occurred in Natal.--
10 [39] Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey, Erzurum 4.410.0V10 houses collapsed and another 120 others were damaged in Kars and Erzurum.--
10 [40] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, New Ireland 5.853.3VOne person was killed by a landslide in Rabaul.1-
10 [41] Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi, Central 6.328.0VIII 1989 Malawi earthquake : Nine people were killed (six in Dedza, two in Salima, and one in Mohinji), and a hundred others were injured. Major damage was caused, and 50,000 lost their homes.9100
11 [42] Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga, Vava‘u offshore6.9230.1I---
13 [43] Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany, Hesse 5.41.0-The earthquake occurred as a result of a rockburst triggered by blasting at the Ernst Thaelmann Mine near Merkers. Three people were injured and 80 percent of buildings were damaged in Voelkershausen.-3
16 [44] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands offshore6.037.4III---
17 [45] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands offshore6.259.2I---
19 [46] Flag of Greece.svg  Greece, Thessaly offshore5.410.0VIMinor damage occurred in Skiathos.--
26 [47] Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil, Rio Grande do Norte 4.410.0VIIMinor damage occurred in eastern Ceará.--
30 [48] Flag of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic (1952-1990).svg Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic, Shirak 4.610.0VSome damage occurred in Spitak, where 270 cattle were killed. It is an aftershock of the 1988 Armenian earthquake.--
30 [49] Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga, Ha'apai offshore6.0230.0I---

April

April
Strongest magnitude6.9 Mw Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
6.9 Mw Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu
Deadliest6.4 Mw Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
11 deaths
Total fatalities14
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.916
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
3 [50] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, California 4.511.3VISlight damage occurred in San Jose.--
5 [51] Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, Tarapacá 6.2112.0IV---
6 [52] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Tafea offshore6.9165.7V---
7 [53] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, California 4.812.6VISlight damage occurred in Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach.--
8 [54] Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga, Niuas offshore6.032.7I---
11 [55] Flag of the Russian SFSR.svg  Russia, Kamchatka offshore6.816.4V---
11 [56] Flag of Greece.svg  Greece, West Greece 4.410.0VMinor damage occurred in Leondion.--
15 [57] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Sichuan 6.413.3VIIFour people were killed, another 5 were injured and considerable damage was caused in Batang. Another seven people were killed, at least 37 others injured and additional damage occurred in the area due to a number of aftershocks.1142
16 [58] Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji offshore6.3609.7I---
18 [59] Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga offshore, south of the Fiji Islands 6.1523.7I---
20 [60] Flag of the Russian SFSR.svg  Russia, Sakha 6.426.3VI---
25 [61] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Sichuan 6.17.7VIIConsiderable damage occurred in Batang County. Aftershock of the 6.4 event on April 15.--
25 [62] Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Guerrero 6.919.2VIIThree people were killed, a few were injured, and some damage occurred in Mexico City. Minor damage occurred in Acapulco.3Few
27 [63] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Izu Islands offshore6.384.6II---
27 [64] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Missouri 4.311.7VISlight damage occurred in Steele.--
28 [65] Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey, Muğla offshore5.616.9VISlight damage occurred in Milas.--
28 [66] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Bengkulu offshore6.027.4I---
28 [67] Flag of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.svg  South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands offshore6.022.3I---
28 [68] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Bengkulu offshore6.132.4I---
30 [69] Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg  Venezuela, Falcón 6.020.3VIISlight damage occurred in Valencia.--
30 [70] Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji, Eastern offshore6.0570.3I---

May

May
Strongest magnitude8.0 Mw Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Deadliest6.0 Mw Flag of Iran.svg  Iran
114 deaths
Total fatalities115
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.91
7.0–7.92
6.0–6.913
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
3 [71] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Sichuan 6.214.0VIIIt is an aftershock of the 6.4 quake on April 15. Additional damage was caused, and two people were injured by a landslide that buried a highway between Chengdu and Batang.-2
3 [72] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Fars 5.233.0IVFour people were injured and seven villages were severely damaged in Mamasani. [73] -4
4 [74] Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg  Venezuela, Falcón offshore5.515.5VIIt is an aftershock of the 6.0 event in April 30. Additional damage was caused, and 2,000 people were displaced in Tucacas.--
5 [75] Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil, Acre 7.1593.4I---
7 [76] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Yunnan 5.633.0IVOne person died, 91 others were injured, and 5,300 houses were destroyed in Gengma.191
8 [77] Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga offshore, south of the Fiji Islands 6.3548.2I---
9 [78] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Washington 4.514.6VISlight damage occurred in Okanogan.--
14 [79] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands offshore7.043.8IV---
14 [80] Mid-Indian Ridge 6.010.0I---
15 [81] Flag of Greece.svg  Greece, West Greece 4.834.0IVMinor damage occurred in Patras.--
15 [82] Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal offshore6.123.6V---
17 [83] Flag of the Russian SFSR.svg  Russia, Sakha 6.030.7VIAftershock of the 6.4 event on April 20.--
19 [84] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska offshore6.3104.0V---
20 [85] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands offshore6.329.2IAftershock of the 7.0 event on May 14.--
20 [86] Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey, Tunceli 5.438.2VTwenty houses were damaged and several cattle were killed in Erzincan.--
23 [87] Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia, Macquarie Island offshore8.010.0VSmall tsunamis were observed along the coast of Tasmania, Jervis Bay and Sydney Harbour.--
23 [88] Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia, Macquarie Island offshore6.010.0IAftershock.--
24 [89] Flag of the Russian SFSR.svg  Russia, Kamchatka offshore6.318.6I---
25 [90] Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia, Macquarie Island offshore6.010.0IAftershock.--
27 [91] Pacific-Antarctic Ridge 6.110.0I---
27 [92] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Fars 6.030.5VIAt least 114 people were killed, 17 others were injured, many houses were destroyed and 100 livestock were killed in Dogonbadan. [93] 11417
31 [94] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Fiordland 6.423.2VII---

June

June
Strongest magnitude6.4 Mw Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
Deadliest5.8 Mw Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh
1 death
Total fatalities1
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.94
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
7 [95] Flag of Greece.svg  Greece, West Greece 5.225.0VCracks appeared on many buildings in Kato Akhaia.--
8 [96] Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, SNNPR 4.918.6VIA few people suffered minor injuries and damage occurred in Sodo.-Few
11 [97] Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 6.29.6I---
12 [98] Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh, Barisal 5.85.8VIIIOne person died, another 100 were injured and minor damage occurred in Sarankhola.1100
12 [99] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, California 4.815.4VISlight damage occurred in Bell Gardens and in downtown Los Angeles.--
16 [100] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska offshore5.648.5VSlight damage occurred in Larsen Bay and in Kodiak.--
16 [101] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Wakayama offshore6.4359.9III---
25 [102] Flag of Ecuador (1900-2009).svg  Ecuador, Esmeraldas offshore6.315.1VII30 people were injured and 12 homes were damaged in Esmeraldas.-30
26 [103] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Hawaii offshore6.28.8VIIFive people were slightly injured and five homes were destroyed and about 100 others damaged in the Puna District. Landslides occurred in several places and blocked a road at Honomu. Slight damage occurred in the Hawaii National Park, Hilo, Honomu and Keaau.-5
26 [104] Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal, Azores offshore5.911.3VISeveral people were slightly injured and minor damage was caused on Graciosa.-Several

July

July
Strongest magnitude6.8 Mw Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.97
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
3 [105] Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia, Macquarie Island offshore6.433.0I---
3 [106] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska offshore6.133.0IV---
9 [107] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Shizuoka offshore5.25.0V19 people were injured, landslides and roads cracked in Itō.-19
14 [108] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, East Nusa Tenggara offshore6.79.8VIISeven people were seriously injured and 38 buildings were damaged in Alor.-7
21 [109] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Sichuan 5.635.7VThree houses were damaged in Batang County. It is an aftershock of the 6.4 quake on April 15.--
22 [110] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, North Maluku 6.5141.8V---
24 [111] Flag of Afghanistan (1987-1992).svg  Afghanistan, Badakhshan 6.095.1IV---
24 [112] Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji, Western offshore6.031.4I---
31 [113] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, East Nusa Tenggara offshore6.813.8VSlight damage occurred in Maumere.--

August

August
Strongest magnitude6.6 Mw Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan
6.6 Mw Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
Deadliest6.3 Mw Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
120 deaths
Total fatalities124
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.97
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [114] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Papua offshore6.314.3VIII 1989 West Papua earthquake : 120 people were killed and 125 were injured, mostly due to landslides that buried two villages in Kurima District. Landslides also blocked the Baliem River.120125
3 [115] Flag of the Russian SFSR.svg  Russia, Chechnya 5.218.2VIOne person died and damage occurred in Groznyy.1-
3 [116] Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan, Hualien offshore6.610.7V---
3 [117] Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji, Central offshore6.0592.1I---
8 [118] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Taranaki offshore5.6121.6IVMinor damage occurred in both the North and South Islands.--
8 [119] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, California 5.413.4VIIOne person died, several people suffered minor injuries and damage occurred in Los Gatos, Campbell, Saratoga, Ben Lomond, Brookdale, Cupertino, Holy City, Redwood Estates and Santa Cruz.1Several
10 [120] Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines, Soccsksargen offshore6.155.8VI---
12 [121] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Molucca Sea offshore6.151.0IV---
14 [122] Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji, Western 6.333.0I---
20 [123] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alabama 3.410.0VISlight damage occurred south of Florence.--
20 [124] Flag of Djibouti.svg  Djibouti, Dikhil 6.511.6VIITwo people were killed, another two were injured, damage and rockslides occurred in Galafi and Yoboki. In Galafi, ground cracks were observed and four springs were destroyed. In neighboring Ethiopia, damage and rockslides occurred.22
21 [125] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Bougainville offshore6.6493.5I---
21 [126] Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan, Hualien offshore6.342.8IV---
24 [127] Flag of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic (1956-1991).svg Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic, Caspian Sea offshore5.233.0IVSome buildings were slightly damaged in southern Dagestan.--
26 [128] Flag of Slovenia (1945-1991).svg Slovenia, Kočevje 2.710.0VSlight damage occurred in Klinja Vas and Kočevje.--
29 [129] Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Jalisco offshore6.521.4I---

September

September
Strongest magnitude7.0 Mw Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Deadliest6.1 Mw Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
1 death
Total fatalities1
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.912
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
4 [130] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Papua 6.49.1VIIDamage occurred in Tembagapura.--
4 [131] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska offshore7.011.0V---
6 [132] Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, Easter Island offshore6.010.0I---
6 [133] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Molucca Sea offshore6.036.7I---
13 [134] Southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 6.411.9I---
14 [135] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, North Maluku offshore6.2103.2V---
16 [136] Flag of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic (1956-1991).svg Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic, Caspian Sea offshore6.554.8VISome minor damage was caused.--
16 [137] Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Chiapas 6.1108.3V---
17 [138] Flag of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic.svg  Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic, Caspian Sea offshore6.251.3IThis event, together with the event on September 16, can be considered a doublet earthquake.--
18 [139] Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey, Kayseri offshore4.310.0VAs many as 225 houses were damaged in Kayseri.--
18 [140] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska offshore6.233.0I---
22 [141] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Sichuan 6.114.6VIIOne person died, 151 people were injured, about 4,270 houses were destroyed, more than 300 animals were killed and damage was caused to bridges, highways and to a phosphorus mine in Xiaojin County. [142] 1151
25 [143] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Tafea offshore6.533.9VI---
30 [144] Flag of Myanmar (1974-2010).svg  Myanmar, Shan 5.813.1VIDamage occurred in the Muang District, in the neighboring Thailand.--

October

October
Strongest magnitude6.9 Mw Flag of the United States.svg  United States
6.9 Mw Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands
6.9 Mw Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
Deadliest6.9 Mw Flag of the United States.svg  United States
63 deaths
Total fatalities122
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.915
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [145] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Esfahan 5.233.0IVAt least 300 homes were damaged and four roads were blocked by rockslides in Deh Borzorg-e Sisakht.--
7 [146] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Tafea 6.138.8IAftershock of the 6.5 event in September 25.--
7 [147] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska offshore6.819.6IV---
7 [148] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska offshore6.233.0IIIAftershock.--
7 [149] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska offshore6.133.0I--
10 [150] Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey, Kayseri 4.210.0VDamage occurred in Kayseri.--
10 [151] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Lorestan 4.533.0IVDamage occurred in Darb-e Astaneh.--
13 [152] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Tokyo offshore5.425.5VITwo people were injured.-2
15 [153] Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia, Macquarie Island offshore6.010.0I---
17 [154] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, East New Britain offshore6.325.7IV---
17 [155] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, California 6.917.2IX 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake : At least 63 people died and another 3,757 were injured. Major damage was caused in the San Francisco Bay Area, with many structures collapsing there. Also known as the World Series earthquake, it is the largest event to affect the area since 1906.633,757
18 [156] Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands, Makira 6.145.4V---
18 [157] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Shanxi 5.410.0V29 people were killed, 150 others were injured, and 27,500 houses were damaged in Datong and Yangyuan.29150
19 [158] Flag of the Kazakh SSR.svg  Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic, East Kazakhstan 6.00.0INuclear explosion.--
19 [159] Flag of Italy (1946-2003).svg Italy, Lazio 3.810.0VIISlight damage occurred in the Alban Hills.--
23 [160] Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga offshore, south of the Fiji Islands 6.1441.4I---
26 [161] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Iwate offshore6.28.0IIThese two earthquakes occurring a few hours apart can be considered a doublet earthquake.--
27 [162] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Iwate offshore6.49.1II--
27 [163] Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands, Makira offshore6.924.7VIIIMinor landslides and ground fissures occurred in the village of Mwaninaro in Santa Catalina.--
29 [164] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Iwate offshore6.99.6IVSmall tsunamis were observed, with heights of 11 cm. at Ofunato, 10 cm. at Ayukawa, 6 cm. at Miyako and 3 cm. at Hachinohe.--
29 [165] Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria, Tipaza offshore6.05.7VIII 1989 Chenoua earthquake : 30 people were killed (the death toll could be as low as 22 or as high as 35), 245 were injured, and extensive damage was caused in Cherchell and Tipaza. 15,000 were left homeless.30245
29 [166] Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria, Tipaza offshore5.610.0VIThis aftershock of the 1989 Chenoua earthquake caused further damage and casualties in the Cherchell-Tifaza area.--

November

November
Strongest magnitude7.4 Mw Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
Deadliest5.2 Mw Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
4 deaths
Total fatalities7
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.911
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [167] Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg  Bolivia, Potosí 6.1139.5I---
1 [168] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Iwate offshore7.428.6VISmall tsunamis were observed, with heights of 56 cm. at Miyako, 34 cm. at Ayukawa, 24 cm. at Hachinohe and 20 cm. at Ofunato.--
1 [169] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Iwate offshore6.030.2IAftershock.--
3 [170] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Admiralty Islands offshore6.016.6I---
6 [171] Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands, Makira offshore6.139.2V---
16 [172] Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji, Eastern offshore6.2537.6I---
19 [173] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Bougainville offshore6.148.0I---
20 [174] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Chongqing 5.233.0VIFour people were killed, 161 were injured, and 1,000 houses were destroyed in Jiangbei County.4161
20 [175] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Kerman 5.918.4VIIThree people were killed, 45 were injured, and damage occurred in Shahdad.345
21 [176] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Auckland Islands offshore6.326.7I---
25 [177] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Papua 6.125.8V---
29 [178] Flag of Peru.svg  Peru, Arequipa 6.370.8IV---
29 [179] Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga, south of the Fiji Islands offshore6.1487.0I---

December

December
Strongest magnitude7.6 Mw Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines
Deadliest5.4 Mw Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
13 deaths
Total fatalities14
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.92
6.0–6.913
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
3 [180] Flag of Peru.svg  Peru, Ucayali 6.6153.0V---
7 [181] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Sistan and Baluchestan province 6.015.6VIII---
7 [182] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Morobe 7.1104.4VII---
9 [183] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Gorontalo offshore6.7151.0V---
15 [184] Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines, Caraga offshore7.624.4VIITwo people were killed and many others were injured in Mindanao. [185] 2Many
20 [186] Flag of Spain.svg  Spain, Isla Cristina 5.314.0VMinor damage in the Santa Cristina area.--
27 [187] Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia, New South Wales 5.410.0VIIIThe 1989 Newcastle earthquake was one of Australia's most serious natural disasters, killing 13 people and injuring more than 160, despite its moderate magnitude.13160

References

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  1. "M 4.5 - 57 km NNE of K?sh, Iran".
  2. "M 6.2 - 61 km W of Neiafu, Tonga".
  3. "M 4.9 - 1 km NE of Bagnères-de-Bigorre, France".
  4. "M 6.0 - 96 km SSW of Atka, Alaska".
  5. "M 6.5 - Kuril Islands".
  6. "M 6.7 - 182 km E of Amahai, Indonesia".
  7. "M 6.1 -".
  8. "M 6.4 - 66 km W of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea".
  9. "M 6.0 - central East Pacific Rise".
  10. "M 5.0 - 13km S of Las Flores, CA".
  11. "M 6.1 Nuclear Explosion - 94 km SSE of Kurchatov, Kazakhstan".
  12. "M 6.2 - 130 km S of Kushiro, Japan".
  13. "M 5.3 - 9 km W of Boshkengash, Tajikistan".
  14. "M 5.5 - 29 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan".
  15. "M 5.5 - 0 km S of Welkom, South Africa".
  16. "M 4.4 - 11 km ESE of Vasvár, Hungary".
  17. "M 6.3 - 117 km E of Ust'-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia".
  18. "M 5.2 - 25 km SE of Salina, Utah".
  19. "M 6.3 - south of Panama".
  20. "M 6.2 - New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea".
  21. "M 7.1 - 152 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia".
  22. "M 5.2 - 64 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba".
  23. "M 6.5 - 60 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands".
  24. "M 4.0 - 2 km NNE of Big Lake, Washington".
  25. "M 6.2 - southern East Pacific Rise".
  26. "M 5.6 - 4 km ESE of Kasukabe, Japan".
  27. "M 6.0 - 19 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu".
  28. "M 6.0 - 94 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska".
  29. "M 5.3 - 7 km ESE of Honaz, Turkey".
  30. "M 6.8 - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand".
  31. "M 5.4 - 9 km SE of Tejar, Costa Rica".
  32. "M 6.4 - 63 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia".
  33. "M 6.5 - 86 km E of General Enrique Mosconi, Argentina".
  34. "M 6.2 - 108 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste".
  35. "M 4.8 - 40 km S of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan".
  36. "M 6.1 - 6 km SSE of Narut?, Japan".
  37. "M 6.1 - 135 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia".
  38. "M 5.0 - 20 km ENE of São Paulo do Potengi, Brazil".
  39. "M 4.4 - 13 km ENE of Pasinler, Turkey".
  40. "M 5.8 - 58 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea".
  41. "M 6.2 - 9 km NNW of Salima, Malawi".
  42. "M 6.9 - 127 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga".
  43. "M 5.4 Rock Burst - 0 km SSW of Rasdorf, Germany".
  44. "M 6.0 - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand".
  45. "M 6.2 - south of the Kermadec Islands".
  46. "M 5.4 - 10 km NNE of Skiáthos, Greece".
  47. "M 4.4 - Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil".
  48. "M 4.6 - 17 km NE of Amasia, Armenia".
  49. "M 6.0 - 158 km W of Pangai, Tonga".
  50. "M 4.5 - 6 km NE of East Foothills, California".
  51. "M 6.2 - 137 km ESE of Iquique, Chile".
  52. "M 6.9 - 39 km NW of Isangel, Vanuatu".
  53. "M 4.8 - 2km E of Newport Beach, CA".
  54. "M 6.0 - 88 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga".
  55. "M 6.8 - 255 km ESE of Severo-Kuril'sk, Russia".
  56. "M 4.4 - 10 km NW of Kalávryta, Greece".
  57. "M 6.4 - 231 km SE of Qamdo, China".
  58. "M 6.3 - Fiji region".
  59. "M 6.1 - south of the Fiji Islands".
  60. "M 6.4 - 171 km WNW of Neryungri, Russia".
  61. "M 6.1 - 244 km W of Kangding, China".
  62. "M 6.9 - 7 km ESE of San Marcos, Mexico".
  63. "M 6.3 - Izu Islands, Japan region".
  64. "M 4.3 - 4 km E of Steele, Missouri".
  65. "M 5.6 - 20 km NW of Marmaris, Turkey".
  66. "M 6.0 - 112 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia".
  67. "M 6.0 - South Sandwich Islands region".
  68. "M 6.1 - 109 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia".
  69. "M 6.0 - 6 km WNW of Chichiriviche, Venezuela".
  70. "M 6.0 - 214 km E of Levuka, Fiji".
  71. "M 6.2 - 239 km W of Kangding, China".
  72. "M 5.2 - 21 km SE of N?r?b?d, Iran".
  73. "SIGNIFICANT EARTHQUAKES OF THE WORLD, 1989". Archived from the original on 2013-08-01.
  74. "M 5.5 - 12 km N of Chichiriviche, Venezuela".
  75. "M 7.1 - 69 km W of Tarauacá, Brazil".
  76. "M 5.6 - 190 km WSW of Jianshui, China".
  77. "M 6.3 - south of the Fiji Islands".
  78. "M 4.5 - 12 km WSW of Malott, Washington".
  79. "M 7.0 - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand".
  80. "M 6.0 - Mid-Indian Ridge".
  81. "M 4.8 - 2 km ENE of Aktaío, Greece".
  82. "M 6.1 - 23 km WSW of Malango, Solomon Islands".
  83. "M 6.0 - 166 km WNW of Neryungri, Russia".
  84. "M 6.3 - 23 km NE of Akutan, Alaska".
  85. "M 6.3 - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand".
  86. "M 5.4 - 24 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey".
  87. "M 8.0 - Macquarie Island region".
  88. "M 6.0 - north of Macquarie Island".
  89. "M 6.3 - 111 km E of Ust'-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia".
  90. "M 6.0 - Macquarie Island region".
  91. "M 6.1 - Pacific-Antarctic Ridge".
  92. "M 6.0 - 24 km SSE of Dogonbadan, Iran".
  93. "Event: Fars Iran". ngdc.noaa.gov.
  94. "M 6.4 - 49 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand".
  95. "M 5.2 - 3 km WSW of Káto Mazaráki, Greece".
  96. "M 4.9 - 13 km E of Sodo, Ethiopia".
  97. "M 6.2 - northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge".
  98. "M 5.8 - 49 km S of Sarankhola, Bangladesh".
  99. "M 4.8 - 1km WSW of East Los Angeles, CA".
  100. "M 5.6 - 24 km N of Larsen Bay, Alaska".
  101. "M 6.4 - 284 km SE of Shing?, Japan".
  102. "M 6.3 - 19 km NNE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador".
  103. "M 6.2 - 13 km SSE of Fern Forest, Hawaii".
  104. "M 5.9 - 20 km W of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal".
  105. "M 6.4 - Macquarie Island region".
  106. "M 6.1 - 94 km SW of Atka, Alaska".
  107. "M 5.2 - 10 km ESE of It?, Japan".
  108. "M 6.7 - 59 km N of Maubara, Timor Leste".
  109. "M 5.6 - 241 km W of Kangding, China".
  110. "M 6.5 - 64 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia".
  111. "M 6.0 - 74 km N of P?r?n, Afghanistan".
  112. "M 6.0 - 135 km SSW of Nadi, Fiji".
  113. "M 6.8 - 93 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia".
  114. "M 6.3 - 277 km SW of Abepura, Indonesia".
  115. "M 5.2 - 11 km S of Lakha Nëvre, Russia".
  116. "M 6.6 - 109 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan".
  117. "M 6.0 - south of the Fiji Islands".
  118. "M 5.6 - 42 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand".
  119. "M 5.4 - 4 km ESE of Lexington Hills, California".
  120. "M 6.1 - 17 km SSW of Maitum, Philippines".
  121. "M 6.1 - 63 km W of Ternate, Indonesia".
  122. "M 6.3 - 156 km SSW of Nadi, Fiji".
  123. "M 3.4 - 2 km ESE of Muscle Shoals, Alabama".
  124. "M 6.5 - 12 km ENE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti".
  125. "M 6.6 - 244 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea".
  126. "M 6.3 - 67 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan".
  127. "M 5.2 - 46 km ENE of Xaçmaz, Azerbaijan".
  128. "M 2.7 - 3 km WSW of Ko?evje, Slovenia".
  129. "M 6.5 - 165 km SW of La Manzanilla, Mexico".
  130. "M 6.4 - 160 km SE of Nabire, Indonesia".
  131. "M 7.0 - 164 km SE of Chignik, Alaska".
  132. "M 6.0 -".
  133. "M 6.0 - 137 km ESE of Tondano, Indonesia".
  134. "M 6.4 - southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge".
  135. "M 6.2 - 77 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia".
  136. "M 6.5 - 103 km E of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan".
  137. "M 6.1 - 4 km W of Nueva Palestina, Mexico".
  138. "M 6.2 - 104 km W of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan".
  139. "M 4.3 - 14 km S of Felahiye, Turkey".
  140. "M 6.2 - Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska".
  141. "M 6.1 - 157 km WNW of Tianpeng, China".
  142. "Event: Sichuan, China". ngdc.noaa.gov.
  143. "M 6.5 - 90 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu".
  144. "M 5.8 - 52 km NW of Fang, Thailand".
  145. "M 5.2 - 36 km NNW of Yasuj, Iran".
  146. "M 6.1 - 66 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu".
  147. "M 6.8 - 177 km WSW of Adak, Alaska".
  148. "M 6.2 - 195 km WSW of Adak, Alaska".
  149. "M 6.1 - 197 km WSW of Adak, Alaska".
  150. "M 4.2 - 9 km SSE of Felahiye, Turkey".
  151. "M 4.5 - 28 km SW of Azn?, Iran".
  152. "M 5.4 - 41 km SW of Tateyama, Japan".
  153. "M 6.0 - west of Macquarie Island".
  154. "M 6.3 - 32 km NE of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea".
  155. "M 6.9 - Loma Prieta, California Earthquake".
  156. "M 6.1 - 99 km WNW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands".
  157. "M 5.4 - 55 km ESE of Datong, China".
  158. "M 6.0 Nuclear Explosion - 96 km SSE of Kurchatov, Kazakhstan".
  159. "M 3.8 - 1 km NNE of Pavona, Italy".
  160. "M 6.1 - south of the Fiji Islands".
  161. "M 6.2 - 138 km E of Miyako, Japan".
  162. "M 6.4 - 151 km E of Miyako, Japan".
  163. "M 6.9 - 78 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands".
  164. "M 6.9 - 119 km E of Yamada, Japan".
  165. "M 6.0 - 22 km N of Tipasa, Algeria".
  166. "M 5.6 - 17 km N of Tipasa, Algeria".
  167. "M 6.1 - 131 km SW of Colchani, Bolivia".
  168. "M 7.4 - 73 km ENE of Miyako, Japan".
  169. "M 6.0 - 102 km E of Miyako, Japan".
  170. "M 6.0 - 180 km ENE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea".
  171. "M 6.1 - 110 km SSE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands".
  172. "M 6.2 -".
  173. "M 6.1 - 155 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea".
  174. "M 5.2 - 36 km E of Beibei, China".
  175. "M 5.9 - 75 km SE of Kerman, Iran".
  176. "M 6.3 - Auckland Islands, New Zealand region".
  177. "M 6.1 - 202 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia".
  178. "M 6.3 - southern Peru".
  179. "M 6.1 - south of the Fiji Islands".
  180. "M 6.6 - 69 km ESE of Contamana, Peru".
  181. "M 6.0 - 98 km SW of Fannūj, Iran".
  182. "M 7.1 - 59 km ESE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea".
  183. "M 6.7 - 53 km SE of Gorontalo, Indonesia".
  184. "M 7.6 - 37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines".
  185. "Event: Mindanao, Philippines". ngdc.noaa.gov.
  186. ANSS. "M 4.8 - 3 km WNW of Isla Cristina, Spain 1989". Comprehensive Catalog. U.S. Geological Survey.
  187. "M 5.4 - 0 km WSW of Speers Point, Australia".