List of earthquakes in 1993

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Earthquakes in 1993
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Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1993
Strongest magnitude7.8 Mw Flag of Guam.svg Guam
Deadliest6.3 Mw Flag of India.svg India
9,748 deaths
Total fatalities10,097
Number by magnitude
9.0+0
  1992
1994  

This is a list of earthquakes in 1993. 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.

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By death toll

RankDeath tollMagnitudeLocation MMI Depth (km)Date
19,7486.3 Flag of India.svg India, Maharashtra VIII (Severe) 10.0September 30
22307.7 Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Japan, Sea of Japan VIII (Severe) 16.7July 12
3606.9 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea, Morobe IX (Violent) 25.3October 13

By magnitude

RankMagnitudeDeath tollLocation MMI Depth (km)Date
17.80 Flag of Guam.svg Guam offshoreIX (Violent) 59.0August 8
27.7230 Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Japan, Hokkaido offshoreVIII (Severe) 16.7July 12
37.62 Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Japan, Hokkaido IX (Violent) 102.2January 15
47.50Flag of Russia (1991-1993).svg  Russia, Kamchatka offshoreVII (Very strong) 70.6June 8
57.21Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Chiapas offshoreVII (Very strong) 34.1September 10
67.10Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands, Temotu offshoreIII (Weak) 20.4March 6
77.00Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines, Mindanao offshoreVI (Strong) 58.7May 11
77.00Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina, Jujuy V (Moderate) 221.0May 24
77.00Flag of Afghanistan (1992-2001).svg  Afghanistan, Badakhshan IV (Light) 214.5August 9
77.00Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Fiordland VI (Strong) 28.1August 10
77.00Flag of Russia (1991-1993).svg  Russia, Kamchatka offshoreVI (Strong) 34.0November 13
77.00Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Tafea VII (Very strong) 33.0December 29

By month

January

January
Strongest magnitude7.6 Mw Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
Deadliest2.7 Mw Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa
6 deaths
Total fatalities11
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.98
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
5 [1] Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden, Västerbotten 4.233.0VSlight damage was caused in the central part of the county.--
6 [2] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Fars 5.423.6VISevere damage occurred in Firuzabad and Dadenjan.--
8 [3] Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa, Free State 2.75.0-Six people were killed and seven others were injured in a mine near Welkom.67
9 [4] Flag of Yemen.svg  Yemen, Al Jawf 4.510.0VSome damage occurred in Sadah.--
13 [5] Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica, Saint Thomas 5.516.0VIIOne person died and damage occurred in Kingston.1-
15 [6] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Hokkaido 6.1112.3VIt is a foreshock of the 7.6 quake a few seconds later.--
15 [7] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Hokkaido 7.6102.2IX 1993 Kushiro earthquake : 2 people were killed, 966 were injured and extensive damage was caused.2966
16 [8] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, California 4.97.2VIMinor damage occurred in Gilroy.--
18 [9] Flag of the Northern Mariana Islands.svg  Northern Mariana Islands offshore6.4151.1IV---
19 [10] Sea of Japan 6.6448.3I---
20 [11] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Aceh 6.267.8VI---
23 [12] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Ilam 4.733.0IVMinor damage occurred to houses in Abdanan and Dehloran.--
26 [13] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Yunnan 5.633.0VAt least 66 people were injured, 6,972 houses collapsed and 21,444 others were damaged in southwestern Yunnan Province.-66
27 [14] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, South Khorasan 5.133.0IVThree people were injured and 200 houses were severely damaged in Nehbandan.-3
31 [15] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Yunnan 4.933.0IVTwo people were killed and slight damage to houses occurred in Dayao County.2-

February

February
Strongest magnitude6.6 Mw Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.93
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
2 [16] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Xinjiang 5.733.1VISome damage occurred in Hejing County.--
7 [17] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Ishikawa 6.610.6VI16 people were injured and some damage occurred in Ishikawa, Toyama, and Niigata prefectures. Landslides occurred in Suzu.-16
13 [18] Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, Oromia 5.312.4VSeveral people were injured and damage occurred in Nazret.-Several
13 [19] Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Wallis and Futuna offshore6.233.0I---
18 [20] Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge 6.310.0I---

March

March
Strongest magnitude7.1 Mw Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands
Deadliest6.4 Mw Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Wallis and Futuna
5 deaths
Total fatalities7
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.915
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [21] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Papua 6.288.8V---
5 [22] Flag of Greece.svg  Greece, Peloponnese offshore5.238.8IVMinor damage occurred in Kalamata, Messini, and Methoni.--
6 [23] Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands offshore7.120.4III---
6 [24] Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga offshore, south of the Fiji Islands 6.618.2I---
7 [25] Flag of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (1992-1999).svg South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands offshore6.333.0IThis is a foreshock of the 6.5 quake five hours later.--
7 [26] Flag of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (1992-1999).svg South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands offshore6.533.0I---
12 [27] Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Futuna offshore6.49.6VIIFive people were killed, 20 were seriously injured, and damage occurred in Futuna.520
15 [28] Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, Atacama offshore6.728.9VISome damage occurred in Chañaral, Copiapó and Taltal.--
20 [29] Flag of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.svg South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands offshore6.3115.9I---
20 [30] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Tibet 6.212.2VIIAt least two people were killed, three others were seriously injured and damage was reported in Ngamring County.23
21 [31] Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji, Eastern offshore6.3588.9I---
25 [32] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Hokkaido offshore6.033.9V---
25 [33] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Oregon 5.619.6VII 1993 Scotts Mills earthquake : Six people were injured and many structures were damaged throughout the state, especially in Portland. It was the largest earthquake to hit the area since 1981.-6
26 [34] Flag of Greece.svg  Greece, West Greece 5.410.0VIITwo people were injured and damage in Pirgos and Amalias.-2
26 [35] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Kohgiluyeh and Buyer Ahmad 5.129.6IVConsiderable damage was caused.--
29 [36] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Fars 5.226.6VISome damage occurred in Khonj.--
31 [37] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Nebraska 2.95.0VMinor damage at Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska.--

April

April
Strongest magnitude6.9 Mw Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Deadliest6.3 Mw Flag of Peru.svg  Peru
6 deaths
Total fatalities6
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.99
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
5 [38] Flag of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.svg  South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands offshore6.333.0I---
8 [39] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Ardabil 4.710.0VSeveral people were injured in Sarab and Ardabil.-Several
9 [40] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Texas 4.15.0VSlight damage occurred in Campbellton and Fashing.--
16 [41] Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji, Eastern offshore6.9565.1I---
18 [42] Flag of Peru.svg  Peru, Lima 6.3106.3VISix people were killed (three of them due to landslides), and 30 houses were destroyed in Lima.6-
18 [43] Pacific-Antarctic Ridge 6.310.0I---
19 [44] Flag of Guatemala.svg  Guatemala, Jutiapa 4.433.0IV50 houses were slightly damaged in Santa Rosa Department.--
19 [45] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Halmahera offshore6.823.6I---
24 [46] Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji, Eastern offshore6.3599.3I---
25 [47] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Arizona 5.010.0VSome minor damage at Tusayan, Valle and Pipe Spring National Monument. It is a foreshock of the 5.3 quake four days later.--
29 [48] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Arizona 5.310.0VAdditional damage occurred to buildings previously damaged by the 5.0 quake in the Pipe Spring National Monument and some damage occurred in Big Water, Utah and Flagstaff. Power outages occurred in Grand Canyon Village, Tusayan and Valle.--

May

May
Strongest magnitude7.0 Mw Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines
7.0 Mw Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Deadliest3.8 Mw Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa
7 deaths
Total fatalities7
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.92
6.0–6.914
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
2 [49] Flag of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (1992-1999).svg South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands offshore6.412.9I---
6 [50] Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil, Acre 6.1572.8I---
9 [51] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Razavi Khorasan 4.910.0VISeveral houses were damaged at Torbat-e Heydarieh.--
10 [52] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Pennsylvania 2.85.0IVOne person was injured in Reading after he lost his balance during the quake and fell off his bicycle. This is believed to be one of the smallest earthquakes in the United States for which confirmed casualty reports have been received.-1
11 [53] Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines, Mindanao 7.058.7VI---
13 [54] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska offshore6.932.3VIItems were knocked off shelves in Sand Point and King Cove.--
14 [55] Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa, North West 3.85.0-The earthquake may have been a mine explosion which killed seven people. [56] 7-
15 [57] Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Guerrero 6.019.7VIThis earthquake, together with the 6.1 event three minutes later, can be considered a doublet earthquake.--
15 [58] Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Guerrero 6.120.8VISome damage occurred in Mexico City.--
15 [59] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska offshore, Andreanof Islands 6.932.0V---
16 [60] Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga offshore6.621.3I---
17 [61] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, East New Britain 6.417.3VI---
17 [62] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, California 6.19.6VMinor damage occurred in Independence and Lone Pine. A large rockslide occurred about 7 kilometers east of Eureka Valley Sand Dunes.--
18 [63] Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines, Batan Islands offshore6.8168.6IV---
24 [64] Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina, Jujuy 6.2221.0VIt is a foreshock of the 7.0 quake eight seconds later.--
24 [65] Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina, Jujuy 7.0221.0V---
25 [66] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska offshore6.236.8VISlight damage occurred in Sand Point.--
28 [67] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, California 5.220.6VISlight damage occurred in Pumpkin Center.--
29 [68] Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cabo Verde, São Vicente offshore6.412.0I---
30 [69] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Halmahera offshore6.180.9V---

June

June
Strongest magnitude7.5 Mw Flag of Russia (1991-1993).svg  Russia
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.913
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [70] Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia, Varaždin 4.930.1VIISome damage occurred in Ludbreg.--
3 [71] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Sanma offshore6.1151.8IV---
5 [72] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Minnesota 4.110.0VISlight damage occurred in Wheaton.--
6 [73] Flag of the Northern Mariana Islands.svg  Northern Mariana Islands offshore6.513.5I---
8 [74] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Hawaii 4.88.8VISlight damage occurred in Naalehu.--
8 [75] Flag of Russia (1991-1993).svg  Russia, Kamchatka offshore7.570.6VIIDamage was observed in Severo-Kurilsk. A tsunami was observed with maximum wave heights of 12 cm at Hilo, Hawaii.--
8 [76] Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina, San Juan 6.3112.7VI---
12 [77] Flag of Russia (1991-1993).svg  Russia, Kamchatka 6.344.2VIt is an aftershock of the 7.5 quake four days prior.--
15 [78] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Madang 6.2227.2IV---
18 [79] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands offshore6.615.6IThis two similar-sized earthquakes occurring six hours apart can be considered a doublet earthquake.--
18 [80] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands offshore6.710.7I--
18 [81] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands offshore6.028.9IIt is an aftershock of the 6.6 and 6.7 quakes a few hours prior.--
22 [82] Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Fars 5.433.0VSeveral people were injured and at least 70 homes were destroyed in Bovir Ahmadi va Kohkiluyeh Province. Landslides blocked roads in the epicentral area.-Several
29 [83] Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia, Macquarie Island offshore6.410.0I---
30 [84] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu region offshore6.712.6I---

July

July
Strongest magnitude7.7 Mw Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
Deadliest7.7 Mw Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
230 deaths
Total fatalities234
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.910
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
6 [85] Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, Easter Island offshore6.410.0I---
8 [86] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu region offshore6.033.0I---
9 [87] Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga offshore6.0398.2I---
10 [88] Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica, Cartago 5.819.5VIOne person was killed, another died of a heart attack and at least nine people were injured in the Turrialba area. Houses were damaged in Cartago and Turrialba and landslides occurred in the epicentral area.29
11 [89] Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, Antofagasta 6.647.5VISlight damage occurred in Taltal. Landslides occurred in the epicentral area.--
12 [90] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Hokkaido offshore7.716.7VIIIThe 1993 Okushiri earthquake caused major damage in the island of Hokkaido and the neighboring small island of Okushiri mostly due to a destructive tsunami with a maximum height of 32 meters that hit both islands a few minutes after the quake. 230 people were killed. The tsunami also affected southeastern Russia and South Korea.230-
12 [91] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Hokkaido offshore6.028.5VThose were aftershocks of the 7.7 quake a few hours prior.--
12 [92] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Hokkaido offshore6.333.0I--
14 [93] Flag of Greece.svg  Greece, West Greece 5.622.6VIIAt least five people were injured and 200 buildings were damaged at Patras.-5
22 [94] Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia, Arauca 6.120.3VIIITwo people were killed, some were injured and many houses were destroyed at Puerto Rondon, Puerto Colombia.2Some
28 [95] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Bougainville offshore6.225.9IV---

August

August
Strongest magnitude7.8 Mw Flag of Guam.svg  Guam
Deadliest5.5 Mw Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan
3 deaths
Total fatalities3
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.93
6.0–6.917
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [96] Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan, North Kordofan 5.512.5VIIThree people were killed, 10-20 others were injured, and damage occurred in Khartoum. [97] 310-20
3 [98] Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt, Sinai Peninsula 6.110.0VIISome damage occurred in neighboring Saudi Arabia.--
4 [99] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, West Sumatra offshore6.531.6VI---
7 [100] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Okinawa offshore6.4155.0II---
7 [101] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Hokkaido offshore6.713.9VIAftershock of the magnitude 7.7 earthquake in July.--
8 [102] Flag of Guam.svg  Guam offshore7.859.3IXLargest event of 1993. The 1993 Guam earthquake caused $250 million worth of damage as well as 71 injuries.-71
8 [103] Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga offshore, south of the Fiji Islands 6.7523.1I---
9 [104] Flag of Afghanistan (1992-2001).svg  Afghanistan, Badakhshan 6.4204.2IVIt is a foreshock of the 7.0 quake an hour later.--
9 [105] Flag of Afghanistan (1992-2001).svg  Afghanistan, Badakhshan 7.0214.5IV---
10 [106] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Fiordland 7.028.1VIPower outages occurred in Te Anau.--
10 [107] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Gisborne 6.414.4VIISome damage occurred in Gisborne.--
11 [108] Flag of Guam.svg  Guam offshore6.221.6IAftershock of August 8 event.--
13 [109] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Bay of Plenty offshore6.395.2I---
16 [110] Flag of Guam.svg  Guam offshore6.018.3VAftershock of August 8 event.--
20 [111] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Hela 6.214.6VIIFive people were injured and damage occurred in Tari.-5
25 [112] Flag of Chile.svg  Chile, Aysén offshore6.210.0I---
31 [113] Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan, Caspian Sea offshore5.384.6VSome damage occurred in Derbent.--

September

September
Strongest magnitude7.2 Mw Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Deadliest6.2 Mw Flag of India.svg  India
9,748 deaths
Total fatalities9,751
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.920
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [114] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Simeulue offshore6.334.0V---
3 [115] Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Chiapas offshore6.826.5VIThis is a foreshock of the 7.2 quake one week later.--
4 [116] Flag of Afghanistan (1992-2001).svg  Afghanistan, Badakhshan 6.0194.5IV---
4 [117] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Flores offshore6.232.5I---
6 [118] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, New Ireland offshore6.649.0VI---
7 [119] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands offshore6.510.0I---
10 [120] Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Chiapas offshore6.063.3IVIt is a foreshock of the 7.2 quake an hour later.--
10 [121] Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Chiapas offshore7.234.1VIISome damage occurred in Chiapas. In neighboring Guatemala, one person was killed, three were injured, landslides, and considerable damage was caused.13
12 [122] Flag of Guatemala.svg  Guatemala, Santa Rosa offshore6.068.2VTwo old houses were destroyed in Mejicanos, in neighboring El Salvador.--
15 [123] Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands offshore6.319.7IV---
18 [124] Flag of Afghanistan (1992-2001).svg  Afghanistan, Badakhshan 6.3112.6V---
19 [125] Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Chiapas offshore6.418.0IV--
20 [126] Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge 6.310.0I---
21 [127] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Oregon 5.98.6VII 1993 Klamath Falls earthquakes : These two earthquakes caused structural damage and rockslides in the epicentral area, most especially in Klamath Falls for which the event is named. Two people were killed, one due to rockslides at U.S. Route 97, and another from a heart attack.2-
21 [128] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Oregon 6.08.5VII
23 [129] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Bougainville offshore6.127.5V---
26 [130] Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg  Micronesia, Yap offshore6.310.0I---
27 [131] Flag of the Falkland Islands (1948-1999).svg  Falkland Islands offshore, south Atlantic Ocean 6.633.0I---
29 [132] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Gorontalo 6.496.6VI---
29 [133] Flag of India.svg  India, Maharashtra 6.210.0VIIIDeadliest earthquake of 1993. The 1993 Latur earthquake caused extreme destruction in the Latur-Osmanabad areas. 52 villages were destroyed. 9,748 people perished and 30,000 were injured. 1 million people were displaced.9,74830,000
30 [134] Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Oaxaca offshore6.519.2IV---

October

October
Strongest magnitude6.9 Mw Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan
6.9 Mw Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
Deadliest6.9 Mw Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
60 deaths
Total fatalities64
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.915
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
2 [135] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Xinjiang 6.114.1I---
5 [136] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Banda Sea offshore6.613.1I---
10 [137] Flag of Peru.svg  Peru, Ica 5.148.8VMinor damage occurred in Ica.--
10 [138] Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan, Wakayama offshore6.9350.7IVOne person died of a heart attack and four others were injured in Tokyo.14
12 [139] Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia, Chocó offshore5.2102.6IVSome houses were damaged in southwestern Chocó department.--
13 [140] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Madang 6.925.3IX 1993 Finisterre earthquakes : This earthquake was the first and the largest in an earthquake sequence that affected the Ramu-Markham Valley that affected the area over the month of October. 60 people were killed and 200 were injured, mostly due to landslides triggered by the shocks. Many villages near the epicenter were severely damaged.60200
13 [141] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Madang 6.533.0VIBoth earthquakes were part of the 1993 Finisterre earthquakes sequence.--
13 [142] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Madang 6.033.0VI--
16 [143] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Madang 6.333.0VIThis was another part of the 1993 Finisterre earthquakes sequence. Additional damage was caused, and three people were killed.3-
20 [144] Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal, Mid-Western 5.137.4IVAt least 55 people were injured and 46 houses were severely damaged.-55
24 [145] Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Guerrero 6.720.7VII---
25 [146] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Madang 6.730.4VIIPart of the 1993 Finisterre earthquakes sequence.--
25 [147] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Madang 6.126.5VI--

November

November
Strongest magnitude7.0 Mw Flag of Russia (1991-1993).svg  Russia
Deadliest5.9 Mw Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua
1 death
Total fatalities1
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.98
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
5 [148] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, Bismarck Sea offshore6.214.4I---
11 [149] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea, New Britain offshore6.045.8V---
12 [150] Flag of India.svg  India, Maharashtra 4.610.0VI25 people were injured and 100 houses were damaged in Latur. It is an aftershock of the 1993 Latur earthquake.-25
12 [151] Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon, Mount Lebanon 4.210.0IVSlight damage occurred in Lebanon.--
13 [152] Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico, Guerrero offshore6.019.6VI---
13 [153] Flag of Russia (1991-1993).svg  Russia, Kamchatka offshore7.034.0VI---
16 [154] Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan, Balochistan 5.626.5VI100 houses were destroyed in Pishin.--
17 [155] Flag of Russia (1991-1993).svg  Russia, Kamchatka offshore6.033.2VAftershock of the 7.0 quake four days prior.--
18 [156] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska offshore6.530.3VISlight damage occurred at False Pass where items were overturned and a television was knocked onto the floor.--
22 [157] Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua, Carazo 5.9108.1VOne person died of a heart attack.1-
26 [158] Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands, Western offshore6.217.1I---
30 [159] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Xinjiang 5.618.2VIFour people were injured and 100 houses were destroyed in Shufu.-4

December

December
Strongest magnitude7.0 Mw Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.97
DateCountry and locationMwDepth (km) MMI NotesCasualties
DeadInjured
1 [160] Flag of France.svg  France, Mayotte offshore5.210.0VIII [161] Numerous buildings were damaged throughout Mayotte. It is the largest earthquake to hit the Comorian archipelago in almost 60 years. [161] --
4 [162] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Oregon 5.14.8VIIIt is an aftershock of the 1993 Klamath Falls earthquake. This quake caused additional damage in Klamath Falls and slight damage on Tulelake, California.--
8 [163] Flag of India.svg  India, Maharashtra 5.125.0VIAround 500 houses were damaged in western Maharashtra.--
9 [164] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Molucca Sea offshore6.914.5IVThese two earthquakes of similar size occurring 7 hours apart can be considered a doublet earthquake.--
9 [165] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Molucca Sea offshore6.815.9III--
10 [166] Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines, Batan Islands offshore6.112.0I---
15 [167] Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan, Tainan 5.417.0VISome damage occurred in Ta-pu.--
20 [168] Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia, Maluku 6.37.7VI---
23 [169] Flag of Spain.svg  Spain, Andalusia 5.327.4VIISome damage occurred in Adra.--
29 [170] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Tafea 7.033.0VII---
29 [171] Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu, Tafea 6.533.0VIAftershock of the 7.0 event a few hours prior.--
29 [172] Flag of the United States.svg  United States, Alaska 4.68.4VISlight damage occurred in Salcha.--

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  2. "M 5.4 - 45 km WNW of F?r?z?b?d, Iran".
  3. "M 2.7 - 8 km SE of Welkom, South Africa".
  4. "M 4.5 - 90 km ENE of Al 'In?n, Yemen".
  5. "M 5.5 - 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica".
  6. "M 6.1 - 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan".
  7. "M 7.6 - 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan".
  8. "M 4.9 - 9 km E of Gilroy, California".
  9. "M 6.4 - Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands".
  10. "M 6.6 - Sea of Japan".
  11. "M 6.2 - 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia".
  12. "M 4.7 - 0 km WSW of ?bd?n?n, Iran".
  13. "M 5.6 - 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China".
  14. "M 5.1 - 117 km SE of B?rjand, Iran".
  15. "M 4.9 - 73 km SSW of Dadukou, China".
  16. "M 5.7 - 40 km NW of Sishilichengzi, China".
  17. "M 6.6 - 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan".
  18. "M 5.3 - 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia".
  19. "M 6.2 - 144 km ESE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna".
  20. "M 6.3 - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge".
  21. "M 6.2 - 265 km WSW of Abepura, Indonesia".
  22. "M 5.2 - 7 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece".
  23. "M 7.1 - 178 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands".
  24. "M 6.6 - south of the Fiji Islands".
  25. "M 6.3 - South Sandwich Islands region".
  26. "M 6.5 - South Sandwich Islands region".
  27. "M 6.4 - Fiji region".
  28. "M 6.7 - 93 km NW of Copiapó, Chile".
  29. "M 6.3 - South Sandwich Islands region".
  30. "M 6.2 - 135 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal".
  31. "M 6.3 - 228 km E of Levuka, Fiji".
  32. "M 6.0 - 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan".
  33. "M 5.6 - 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon".
  34. "M 5.4 - 10 km WSW of Epitálio, Greece".
  35. "M 5.1 - 32 km ESE of Dehdasht, Iran".
  36. "M 5.2 - 48 km NNW of Mohr, Iran".
  37. "M 2.9 - 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska".
  38. "M 6.3 - South Sandwich Islands region".
  39. "M 4.7 - 44 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran".
  40. "M 4.1 - 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas".
  41. "M 6.9 - 195 km E of Levuka, Fiji".
  42. "M 6.3 - 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru".
  43. "M 6.3 - Pacific-Antarctic Ridge".
  44. "M 4.4 - 6 km N of Oratorio, Guatemala".
  45. "M 6.8 - 253 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia".
  46. "M 6.3 - 60 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji".
  47. "M 5.0 - 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona".
  48. "M 5.3 - 5 km SSE of Valle, Arizona".
  49. "M 6.4 - South Sandwich Islands region".
  50. "M 6.1 - 86 km WSW of Tarauacá, Brazil".
  51. "M 4.9 - Northeastern Iran".
  52. "M 2.8 - 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania".
  53. "M 7.0 - 3 km E of Manay, Philippines".
  54. "M 6.9 - 17 km S of Sand Point, Alaska".
  55. "M 3.8 - 2 km N of Klerksdorp, South Africa".
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  57. "M 6.0 - 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico".
  58. "M 6.1 - 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico".
  59. "M 6.9 - 151 km WSW of Adak, Alaska".
  60. "M 6.6 - 89 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga".
  61. "M 6.4 - 114 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea".
  62. "M 6.1 - 46km E of Big Pine, California".
  63. "M 6.8 - 77 km SE of Basco, Philippines".
  64. "M 6.2 - 97 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina".
  65. "M 7.0 - 87 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina".
  66. "M 6.2 - 35 km S of Sand Point, Alaska".
  67. "M 5.2 - 21km SW of Lamont, California".
  68. "M 6.4 - 253 km NW of Ponta do Sol, Cabo Verde".
  69. "M 6.1 - 85 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia".
  70. "M 4.9 - Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region".
  71. "M 6.1 - 32 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu".
  72. "M 4.1 - 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota".
  73. "M 6.5 - 112 km NE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands".
  74. "M 4.8 - 11 km S of Volcano, Hawaii".
  75. "M 7.5 - 97 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia".
  76. "M 6.3 - 30 km SE of Calingasta, Argentina".
  77. "M 6.3 - 87 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia".
  78. "M 6.2 - near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea".
  79. "M 6.6 - Kermadec Islands region".
  80. "M 6.7 - Kermadec Islands region".
  81. "M 6.0 - Kermadec Islands region".
  82. "M 5.4 - 23 km S of Dogonbadan, Iran".
  83. "M 6.4 - west of Macquarie Island".
  84. "M 6.7 - Vanuatu region".
  85. "M 6.4 - Easter Island region".
  86. "M 6.0 - Vanuatu region".
  87. "M 6.1 - 281 km WNW of Haveluloto, Tonga".
  88. "M 5.8 - 3 km S of La Suiza, Costa Rica".
  89. "M 6.6 - 34 km ENE of Taltal, Chile".
  90. "M 7.7 - 107 km W of Iwanai, Japan".
  91. "M 6.0 - 101 km W of Iwanai, Japan".
  92. "M 6.3 - 109 km W of Iwanai, Japan".
  93. "M 5.6 - 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece".
  94. "M 6.1 - 24 km NNW of Puerto Rondón, Colombia".
  95. "M 6.2 - 170 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea".
  96. "M 5.5 - 89 km WSW of Omdurman, Sudan".
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  98. "M 6.1 - 27 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt".
  99. "M 6.5 - 111 km SW of Padang, Indonesia".
  100. "M 6.4 - 199 km N of Hirara, Japan".
  101. "M 6.5 - 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan".
  102. "M 7.8 - 32 km S of Inarajan Village, Guam".
  103. "M 6.7 - south of the Fiji Islands".
  104. "M 6.4 - 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan".
  105. "M 7.0 - 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan".
  106. "M 7.0 - 63 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand".
  107. "M 6.4 - 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand".
  108. "M 6.2 - 91 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam".
  109. "M 6.3 - 249 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand".
  110. "M 6.0 - 41 km SE of Inarajan Village, Guam".
  111. "M 6.2 - 28 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea".
  112. "M 6.2 - Off the coast of Aisen, Chile".
  113. "M 5.3 - 70 km ENE of Xudat, Azerbaijan".
  114. "M 6.3 - 62 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia".
  115. "M 6.8 - 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico".
  116. "M 6.0 - 48 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan".
  117. "M 6.2 - 110 km SSE of Maumere, Indonesia".
  118. "M 6.6 - 111 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea".
  119. "M 6.5 - Kermadec Islands region".
  120. "M 6.0 - 50 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico".
  121. "M 7.2 - 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico".
  122. "M 6.0 - 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala".
  123. "M 6.3 - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand".
  124. "M 6.3 - 29 km S of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan".
  125. "M 6.4 - 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico".
  126. "M 6.3 - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge".
  127. "M 5.9 - 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon".
  128. "M 6.0 - 27 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon".
  129. "M 6.1 - 66 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea".
  130. "M 6.3 - 54 km NNE of Colonia, Micronesia".
  131. "M 6.6 - South Atlantic Ocean".
  132. "M 6.4 - 170 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia".
  133. "M 6.2 - 20 km SSW of Ausa, India".
  134. "M 6.5 - 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico".
  135. "M 6.1 - southern Xinjiang, China".
  136. "M 6.6 - 282 km SSE of Ambon, Indonesia".
  137. "M 5.1 - 29 km WSW of Subtanjalla, Peru".
  138. "M 6.9 - 256 km SE of Shing?, Japan".
  139. "M 5.2 - 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia".
  140. "M 6.9 - 47 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea".
  141. "M 6.5 - 50 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea".
  142. "M 6.0 - 37 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea".
  143. "M 6.3 - 57 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea".
  144. "M 5.1 - 55 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal".
  145. "M 6.7 - 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico".
  146. "M 6.7 - 44 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea".
  147. "M 6.1 - 50 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea".
  148. "M 6.2 - 174 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea".
  149. "M 6.0 - 99 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea".
  150. "M 4.6 - 14 km SSE of Ausa, India".
  151. "M 4.2 - 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon".
  152. "M 6.0 - 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico".
  153. "M 7.0 - 112 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia".
  154. "M 5.6 - 32 km NE of Pishin, Pakistan".
  155. "M 6.0 - 125 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia".
  156. "M 6.5 - 79 km SW of False Pass, Alaska".
  157. "M 5.9 - 6 km E of La Conquista, Nicaragua".
  158. "M 6.2 - 172 km W of Malango, Solomon Islands".
  159. "M 5.6 - 45 km WSW of Kashgar, China".
  160. "M 5.2 - 32 km W of Acoua, Mayotte".
  161. 1 2 "Crise sismique en cours dans la région de Mayotte depuis le 10 mai 2018" (in French). Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières. Archived from the original on 2018-05-15.
  162. "M 5.1 - 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon".
  163. "M 5.1 - 25 km NNE of L?nja, India".
  164. "M 6.9 - 150 km SE of Tondano, Indonesia".
  165. "M 6.8 - Molucca Sea".
  166. "M 6.1 - 88 km NW of Basco, Philippines".
  167. "M 5.4 - 13 km ENE of Yujing, Taiwan".
  168. "M 6.3 - 208 km SW of Tual, Indonesia".
  169. "M 5.3 - 7 km E of Adra, Spain".
  170. "M 7.0 - 92 km SE of Isangel, Vanuatu".
  171. "M 6.5 - 78 km SE of Isangel, Vanuatu".
  172. "M 4.6 - 10 km S of Salcha, Alaska".