Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1990
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Strongest magnitude | 7.8 Mw ![]() | ||
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Deadliest | 7.4 Mw ![]() 50,000 deaths | ||
Total fatalities | 51,821 | ||
Number by magnitude | |||
9.0+ | 0 | ||
8.0–8.9 | 0 | ||
7.0–7.9 | 17 | ||
6.0–6.9 | 130 | ||
This is a list of earthquakes in 1990. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in damage and/or casualties, or are notable for some other reason. All dates are listed according to UTC time.
Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
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1 | 50,000 | 7.4 | ![]() | X (Extreme) | 18.5 | June 21 |
2 | 1,621 | 7.7 | ![]() | IX (Violent) | 25.1 | July 16 |
3 | 126 | 6.5 | ![]() | IX (Violent) | 8.1 | April 26 |
4 | 21 | 6.6 | ![]() | IX (Violent) | 10.6 | November 6 |
5 | 19 | 5.6 | ![]() | VII (Very strong) | 11.1 | December 13 |
6 | 14 | 7.0 | ![]() | VIII (Severe) | 89.3 | May 30 |
Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
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1 | 7.8 | 5 | ![]() | VII (Very strong) | 25.7 | April 18 |
1 | 7.7 | 1,621 | ![]() | IX (Violent) | 25.1 | July 16 |
3 | 7.6 | 0 | ![]() | unreported | 33.2 | March 3 |
3 | 7.6 | 0 | ![]() | V (Moderate) | 11.4 | April 5 |
5 | 7.4 | 50,000 | ![]() | X (Extreme) | 18.5 | June 21 |
6 | 7.3 | 0 | ![]() | VIII (Severe) | 22.2 | March 25 |
7 | 7.2 | 0 | ![]() | III (Weak) | 605.7 | May 12 |
7 | 7.2 | 0 | ![]() | VIII (Severe) | 14.9 | May 20 |
7 | 7.2 | 0 | ![]() | VII (Very strong) | 125.7 | July 27 |
10 | 7.1 | 0 | ![]() | VI (Strong) | 20.7 | March 5 |
10 | 7.1 | 0 | ![]() | VIII (Severe) | 16.0 | May 24 |
10 | 7.1 | 0 | ![]() | III (Weak) | 588.9 | May 24 |
10 | 7.1 | 8 | ![]() | VIII (Severe) | 18.1 | June 14 |
10 | 7.1 | 0 | ![]() | VII (Very strong) | 140.4 | August 12 |
10 | 7.1 | 0 | ![]() | unreported | 24.8 | November 6 |
16 | 7.0 | 14 | ![]() | VIII (Severe) | 89.3 | May 30 |
16 | 7.0 | 0 | ![]() | III (Weak) | 598.8 | October 17 |
Listed are earthquakes with at least 7.0 magnitude.
Strongest magnitude | 6.5 Mw ![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 10 |
5.0–5.9 | ? |
4.0–4.9 | ? |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
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Dead | Injured | ||||||
4 [1] | ![]() | 6.5 | 53.5 | - | - | - | - |
5 [2] | ![]() | 6.0 | 33.0 | - | - | - | - |
6 [3] | South Indian Ocean | 6.0 | 14.8 | - | - | - | - |
8 [4] | ![]() | 6.0 | 33.0 | - | - | - | - |
9 [5] | ![]() | 6.3 | 119.2 | V | - | - | - |
14 [6] | ![]() | 6.0 | 12.2 | VII | - | - | - |
14 [7] | ![]() | 6.1 | 58.3 | - | - | - | - |
18 [8] | ![]() | 6.0 | 13.4 | - | - | - | - |
20 [9] | ![]() | 6.0 | 24.5 | VII | Slight damage occurred in Firuzkuh. | - | - |
22 [10] | ![]() | 6.2 | 45.7 | V | - | - | - |
Strongest magnitude | 6.9 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 6.8 Mw ![]() 6 deaths |
Total fatalities | 6 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 11 |
5.0–5.9 | ? |
4.0–4.9 | ? |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
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Dead | Injured | ||||||
2 [11] | ![]() | 6.0 | 10.0 | V | - | - | - |
5 [12] | ![]() | 6.3 | 109.9 | VI | Slight damage occurred in Khorog, in neighboring Tajikistan. | - | - |
8 [13] | ![]() | 6.8 | 25.9 | VII | After the 1990 Bohol Sea earthquake , six fatalities were reported and more than 200 people were injured. About 46,000 people were displaced by the event. This event damaged at least ₱154 million to properties. [14] [15] Anomalously large tsunami waves reportedly impacted Camiguin Island. [16] | 6 | 200 |
8 [17] | ![]() | 6.6 | 30.3 | VI | Aftershock of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the same area minutes ago. | - | - |
10 [18] | ![]() | 6.0 | 9.8 | VII | Slight damage occurred in the Canterbury Region. | - | - |
17 [19] | ![]() | 6.1 | 65.9 | III | - | - | - |
19 [20] | ![]() | 6.3 | 24.3 | VII | Over $440,000 worth of damage occurred in Palmerston North. | - | - |
19 [21] | ![]() | 6.9 | 12.1 | VIII | - | - | - |
20 [22] | ![]() | 6.4 | 14.2 | VII | - | - | - |
24 [23] | ![]() | 6.2 | 33.0 | - | - | - | - |
26 [24] | ![]() | 6.1 | 14.2 | - | - | - | - |
28 [25] | ![]() | 5.5 | 3.3 | VII | The 1990 Upland earthquake left some buildings damaged and 30 people injured. | - | 30 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.6 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 6.1 Mw ![]() 11 deaths |
Total fatalities | 12 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 3 |
6.0–6.9 | 11 |
5.0–5.9 | ? |
4.0–4.9 | ? |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
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Dead | Injured | ||||||
3 [26] | ![]() | 7.6 | 33.2 | IV | - | - | - |
3 [27] | ![]() | 6.2 | 33.0 | I | - | - | - |
3 [28] | ![]() | 6.6 | 33.0 | I | - | - | - |
4 [29] | ![]() | 6.1 | 10.1 | VIII | In Kalat, eleven deaths and 40 injuries were reported. Many homes were damaged. | 11 | 40 |
5 [30] | ![]() | 7.1 | 20.7 | VI | - | - | - |
5 [31] | ![]() | 6.2 | 12.2 | VII | - | - | - |
12 [32] | ![]() | 6.4 | 13.8 | IV | - | - | - |
15 [33] | ![]() | 6.5 | 132.3 | V | - | - | - |
16 [34] | ![]() | 6.1 | 10.0 | V | - | - | - |
21 [35] | ![]() | 6.6 | 144.8 | I | - | - | - |
25 [36] | ![]() | 6.4 | 26.6 | VIII | Foreshock of the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the same area minutes later. | - | - |
25 [37] | ![]() | 7.3 | 22.2 | VIII | The earthquake was also felt in other countries like Nicaragua and Panama. Ten people were injured by the earthquake. About 60 buildings were severely damaged. Several landslides blocked the roads in San José area. [38] | - | 10 |
25 [39] | ![]() | 6.3 | 33.0 | VI | Slight damage occurred in villages near the Pamir Mountains. | - | - |
26 [40] | ![]() | 5.9 | 39.2 | VI | One person died and 2 were injured in Santiago. | 1 | 2 |
31 [41] | ![]() | 6.0 | 21.0 | I | - | - | - |
Strongest magnitude | 7.8 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 6.5 Mw ![]() 126 deaths |
Total fatalities | 131 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 19 |
5.0–5.9 | ? |
4.0–4.9 | ? |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
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Dead | Injured | ||||||
2 [42] | ![]() | 4.7 | 10.0 | V | The 1990 Bishop's Castle earthquake left damage to several buildings. | - | - |
3 [43] | ![]() | 6.2 | 88.2 | V | - | - | - |
3 [44] | ![]() | 6.8 | 52.5 | VII | - | - | - |
5 [45] | ![]() | 7.6 | 11.4 | V | - | - | - |
6 [46] | ![]() | 6.0 | 33.0 | I | - | - | - |
6 [47] | ![]() | 6.3 | 15.5 | I | - | - | - |
9 [48] | ![]() | 6.0 | 17.4 | I | - | - | - |
11 [49] | ![]() | 6.1 | 362.3 | III | - | - | - |
17 [50] | ![]() | 6.0 | 13.0 | VI | Two people were injured and many houses collapsed in Wuqia County. | - | 2 |
17 [51] | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge | 6.1 | 10.0 | I | - | - | - |
18 [52] | ![]() | 7.8 | 25.7 | VII | The earthquake damaged several houses and buildings. Five people died, while 36 others injured. [53] | 5 | 36 |
18 [54] | ![]() | 6.5 | 19.1 | V | Aftershock of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the same area few hours ago. | - | - |
19 [55] | ![]() | 6.0 | 33.0 | IV | Aftershock of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia on April 18. | - | - |
19 [56] | ![]() | 6.5 | 23.7 | VI | Aftershock of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the same area on April 18. | - | - |
21 [57] | ![]() | 6.3 | 11.9 | VII | - | - | - |
26 [58] | ![]() | 6.3 | 10.0 | VIII | Foreshock of the 1990 Gonghe earthquake | - | - |
26 [59] | ![]() | 6.2 | 10.0 | VIII | Foreshock of the 1990 Gonghe earthquake | - | - |
26 [60] | ![]() | 6.5 | 8.1 | IX | The 1990 Gonghe earthquake leaves 126 dead and 2,049 injured. Several homes and buildings collapsed and were damaged. | 126 | 2,049 |
26 [61] | ![]() | 6.3 | 9.6 | VIII | Aftershock of the 1990 Gonghe earthquake | - | - |
26 [62] | ![]() | 6.0 | 24.4 | V | Aftershock of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the same area on April 18. | - | - |
28 [63] | ![]() | 6.4 | 22.7 | VII | - | - | - |
30 [64] | ![]() | 6.0 | 10.0 | I | - | - | - |
Strongest magnitude | 7.2 Mw ![]() 7.2 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 7.0 Mw ![]() 14 deaths |
Total fatalities | 14 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 5 |
6.0–6.9 | 17 |
5.0–5.9 | ? |
4.0–4.9 | ? |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
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Dead | Injured | ||||||
1 [65] | ![]() | 6.6 | 252.0 | IV | - | - | - |
2 [66] | ![]() | 6.4 | 81.6 | VI | - | - | - |
8 [67] | ![]() | 6.5 | 9.6 | - | - | - | - |
9 [68] | ![]() | 6.0 | 33.0 | - | - | - | - |
11 [69] | ![]() | 6.3 | 578.5 | - | - | - | - |
12 [70] | ![]() | 7.2 | 605.7 | III | - | - | - |
13 [71] | ![]() | 6.4 | 20.6 | VII | - | - | - |
14 [72] | ![]() | 6.2 | 75.9 | V | - | - | - |
15 [73] | ![]() | 6.0 | 113.1 | IV | - | - | - |
15 [74] | ![]() | 6.0 | 29.7 | V | - | - | - |
20 [75] | ![]() | 7.2 | 14.9 | VIII | - | - | - |
20 [76] | ![]() | 6.3 | 232.2 | - | - | - | - |
20 [77] | ![]() | 6.1 | 345.6 | - | - | - | - |
22 [78] | ![]() | 6.1 | 33.0 | - | - | - | - |
24 [79] | ![]() | 6.5 | 16.5 | VIII | - | - | - |
24 [80] | ![]() | 7.1 | 16.0 | VIII | The earthquake was reported to have done substantial damage to private housing and government institutions at Terakeka which is 60 km north of Juba. The damage made by the earthquake was minimal. No loss of lives reported. In Juba, minor cracking of the walls of some older buildings reported. [81] | - | - |
24 [82] | ![]() | 7.1 | 588.9 | III | - | - | - |
29 [83] | ![]() | 6.1 | 10.0 | - | - | - | - |
30 [84] | ![]() | 6.6 | 24.2 | VII | - | - | - |
30 [85] | ![]() | 7.0 | 89.3 | VIII | The 1990 Vrancea earthquakes killed 14 people and injured 362 others. Landslides were reported. Total damage of loss in Romania was $16 million, while $2 million total damage were reported in Moldova and Bulgaria. $24 million insured losses in Romania. The earthquake killed nine people in Romania. Four people died and several others injured in Moldova, while in northern Bulgaria, one person died from heart attack. The earthquake also injured some people in Ukraine. | 14 | 362 |
31 [86] | ![]() | 6.3 | 88.2 | V | |||
31 [87] | ![]() | 6.0 | 22.6 | VI | - | - | - |
Strongest magnitude | 7.4 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 7.4 Mw ![]() 50,000 deaths |
Total fatalities | 50,008 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 10 |
5.0–5.9 | ? |
4.0–4.9 | ? |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
1 [88] | ![]() | 6.3 | 67.0 | VI | - | - | - |
7 [89] | ![]() | 6.5 | 29.3 | VI | - | - | - |
8 [90] | ![]() | 6.5 | 499.2 | - | - | - | - |
14 [91] | ![]() | 7.1 | 18.1 | VIII | The 1990 Panay earthquake left heavy damage to several buildings in Panay Island. It also left several structures collapsed. Upliftments were recorded in some barangays. Landslides were recorded along the slope of Mt. Madya-as. The earthquake killed eight people and injured 41. [92] | 8 | 41 |
14 [93] | ![]() | 6.6 | 57.9 | VI | - | - | - |
15 [94] | ![]() | 6.0 | 60.1 | V | - | - | - |
16 [95] | ![]() | 6.0 | 27.0 | - | - | - | - |
17 [96] | ![]() | 6.1 | 14.5 | VII | - | - | - |
21 [97] | ![]() | 7.4 | 18.5 | IX | The 1990 Manjil-Rudbar earthquake killed up to 50,000 people, injured 105,000 people and displaced 400,000 people in Iran. [98] The earthquake caused widespread damage in Iran. | 50,000 | 105,000 |
23 [99] | ![]() | 6.2 | 23.9 | - | - | - | - |
23 [100] | ![]() | 6.9 | 180.5 | - | - | - | - |
23 [101] | ![]() | 6.3 | 586.8 | - | - | - | - |
Strongest magnitude | 7.7 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 7.7 Mw ![]() 1,621 deaths |
Total fatalities | 1,621 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 10 |
5.0–5.9 | ? |
4.0–4.9 | ? |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
9 [102] | ![]() | 6.6 | 12.6 | VIII | - | - | - |
10 [103] | ![]() | 6.4 | 66.3 | VI | - | - | - |
11 [104] | ![]() | 6.0 | 584.8 | - | - | - | - |
11 [105] | ![]() | 6.0 | 589.8 | - | - | - | - |
13 [106] | ![]() | 6.4 | 216.8 | IV | The earthquake triggered an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 mountaineers. | 43 | - |
14 [107] | ![]() | 6.6 | 11.1 | - | - | - | - |
16 [108] | ![]() | 7.7 | 25.1 | IX | The 1990 Luzon earthquake caused widespread damage in the Philippines. The earthquake produced a 125 km-long ground rupture that stretched from Dingalan, Aurora to Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya. The event was a result of strike-slip movements along the Philippine Fault and the Digdig Fault within the Philippine fault system. [109] At least 1,621 people were killed in the earthquake. [110] [111] | 1,621 | 3,513 |
17 [112] | ![]() | 6.1 | 18.3 | VII | Aftershock of the 1990 Luzon earthquake | - | - |
17 [113] | ![]() | 6.5 | 23.1 | VI | Aftershock of the 1990 Luzon earthquake | - | - |
22 [114] | ![]() | 6.3 | 531.3 | - | - | - | - |
27 [115] | ![]() | 7.2 | 125.7 | VII | - | - | - |
Strongest magnitude | 7.1 Mw ![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 13 |
5.0–5.9 | ? |
4.0–4.9 | ? |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
2 [116] | ![]() | 6.0 | 35.8 | VI | - | - | - |
3 [117] | ![]() | 6.2 | 33.4 | VI | - | - | - |
5 [118] | ![]() | 6.5 | 469.2 | - | - | - | - |
5 [119] | ![]() | 6.1 | 26.6 | V | - | - | - |
5 [120] | ![]() | 6.4 | 10.0 | - | - | - | - |
10 [121] | ![]() | 6.2 | 53.2 | - | - | - | - |
12 [122] | ![]() | 7.1 | 140.4 | VII | - | - | - |
14 [123] | northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge | 6.3 | 10.0 | - | - | - | - |
16 [124] | ![]() | 6.2 | 0.0 | - | This earthquake was a Nuclear Explosion [124] | - | - |
17 [125] | ![]() | 6.7 | 29.1 | VI | - | - | - |
18 [126] | Mid Indian-Ridge | 6.2 | 10.0 | - | - | - | - |
18 [127] | ![]() | 6.0 | 29.1 | - | - | - | - |
21 [128] | ![]() | 6.0 | 10.5 | - | - | - | - |
25 [129] | ![]() | 6.4 | 11.3 | - | - | - | - |
Strongest magnitude | 6.7 Mw ![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 13 |
5.0–5.9 | ? |
4.0–4.9 | ? |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
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Dead | Injured | ||||||
2 [130] | ![]() | 6.6 | 14.2 | VII | - | - | - |
2 [131] | ![]() | 6.0 | 22.8 | - | - | - | - |
8 [132] | ![]() | 6.0 | 33.0 | - | - | - | - |
9 [133] | ![]() | 6.0 | 73.8 | V | - | - | - |
14 [134] | ![]() | 6.0 | 33.0 | - | - | - | - |
17 [135] | Macquarie Island region | 6.4 | 10.0 | - | - | - | - |
23 [136] | ![]() | 6.0 | 33.0 | - | - | - | - |
23 [137] | ![]() | 6.4 | 10.0 | V | - | - | - |
23 [138] | ![]() | 6.5 | 33.0 | - | - | - | - |
23 [139] | ![]() | 6.5 | 10.0 | IV | - | - | - |
23 [140] | ![]() | 6.2 | 10.0 | - | - | - | - |
28 [141] | ![]() | 6.7 | 176.0 | V | - | - | - |
30 [142] | ![]() | 6.1 | 35.0 | - | - | - | - |
Strongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw ![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 5 |
5.0–5.9 | ? |
4.0–4.9 | ? |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
10 [143] | ![]() | 6.6 | 266.0 | - | - | - | - |
10 [144] | ![]() | 6.1 | 548.5 | - | - | - | - |
15 [145] | ![]() | 6.8 | 32.2 | - | - | - | - |
17 [146] | ![]() | 7.0 | 598.8 | III | - | - | - |
25 [147] | ![]() | 6.5 | 44.1 | VI | - | - | - |
26 [148] | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge | 6.1 | 10.0 | - | - | - | - |
Strongest magnitude | 7.1 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 6.6 Mw ![]() 21 deaths |
Total fatalities | 21 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 7 |
5.0–5.9 | ? |
4.0–4.9 | ? |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
6 [149] | ![]() | 6.6 | 10.6 | IX | The earthquake killed at least 21 people and over 90 injured. Houses were destroyed. Buildings received major damage. [150] | 21 | 90 |
6 [151] | ![]() | 7.1 | 24.8 | - | - | - | - |
12 [152] | ![]() | 6.4 | 19.1 | VII | - | - | - |
15 [153] | ![]() | 6.7 | 48.4 | VII | - | - | - |
21 [154] | ![]() | 6.0 | 33.0 | - | - | - | - |
22 [155] | ![]() | 6.3 | 28.7 | VI | - | - | - |
23 [156] | ![]() | 6.1 | 144.6 | IV | - | - | - |
29 [157] | ![]() | 6.1 | 415.0 | - | - | - | - |
Strongest magnitude | 6.4 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 5.6 Mw ![]() 19 deaths |
Total fatalities | 20 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 4 |
5.0–5.9 | ? |
4.0–4.9 | ? |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
5 [158] | ![]() | 6.1 | 75.1 | - | - | - | - |
10 [159] | ![]() | 6.0 | 32.4 | VI | - | - | - |
11 [160] | ![]() | 6.4 | 12.8 | - | - | - | - |
13 [161] | ![]() | 5.6 | 11.1 | VII | The 1990 Carlentini earthquake killed 19 people and injured 200 people. Carlentini was the worst hit, where members of five families were killed when their homes collapsed. Several buildings, structures and houses collapsed and were destroyed. [162] | 19 | 200 |
22 [163] | ![]() | 6.0 | 17.3 | VI | The earthquake killed one person, injured 299 people and left 14,000 people homeless. Cost of damage estimated $19.5 million. The earthquake left some structures serious damage. [164] | 1 | 299 |