![]() | This article's factual accuracy may be compromised due to out-of-date information. The reason given is: This article needs to list more earthquakes from July to December 2000.(September 2022) |
Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 2000
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Strongest magnitude | 8.0 Mw, ![]() | ||
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Deadliest | 7.9 Mw, ![]() 103 deaths | ||
Total fatalities | 177 | ||
Number by magnitude | |||
9.0+ | 0 | ||
8.0–8.9 | 1 | ||
7.0–7.9 | 16 | ||
6.0–6.9 | 146 | ||
5.0–5.9 | 1,344 | ||
This is a list of earthquakes in 2000. 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.
Magnitude Ranging Between | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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8−9.9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
7−7.9 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 16 |
6−6.9 | 118 | 145 | 121 | 126 | 140 | 141 | 140 | 142 | 178 | 168 | 144 |
5−5.9 | 1057 | 1335 | 1215 | 1171 | 1203 | 1515 | 1693 | 1712 | 2074 | 1768 | 1896 |
Total | 1193 | 1495 | 1352 | 1310 | 1358 | 1672 | 1844 | 1865 | 2270 | 1948 | 2057 |
Note that an increase in detected earthquake numbers does not necessarily represent an increase in earthquakes per se. Population increase, habitation spread, and advances in earthquake detection technology all contribute to higher earthquake numbers being recorded over time. USGS's Website has more information.
For exact dates and live earthquakes please visit USGS's Global Earthquake Search Page and Real-time Earthquake Map or EMSC's Real-time Seismicity.
Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
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1 | 103 | 7.9 | ![]() | VIII (Severe) | 33.0 | June 4 |
2 | 46 | 7.6 | ![]() | VII (Very strong) | 26.0 | May 4 |
3 | 31 | 6.8 | ![]() | VII (Very strong) | 35.0 | November 25 |
4 | 11 | 7.0 | ![]() | VIII (Severe) | 30.0 | December 6 |
Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
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1 | 8.0 | 2 | ![]() | VII (Very strong) | 33.0 | November 16 |
2 | 7.9 | 103 | ![]() | VIII (Severe) | 33.0 | June 4 |
2 | 7.9 | 0 | ![]() | V (Moderate) | 10.0 | June 18 |
3 | 7.8 | 0 | ![]() | VII (Very strong) | 30.0 | November 16 |
3 | 7.8 | 0 | ![]() | VII (Very strong) | 33.0 | November 17 |
4 | 7.6 | 0 | ![]() | VI (Strong) | 126.5 | March 28 |
4 | 7.6 | 46 | ![]() | VII (Very strong) | 26.0 | May 5 |
5 | 7.4 | 0 | ![]() | V (Moderate) | 394.8 | August 6 |
6 | 7.2 | 0 | ![]() | VI (Strong) | 183.4 | January 8 |
6 | 7.2 | 1 | ![]() | V (Moderate) | 225.0 | May 12 |
7 | 7.1 | 0 | ![]() | VII (Very strong) | 33.0 | February 25 |
8 | 7.0 | 0 | ![]() | III (Weak) | 608.5 | April 23 |
8 | 7.0 | 0 | ![]() | VII (Very strong) | 23.0 | October 24 |
8 | 7.0 | 0 | ![]() | VII (Very strong) | 50.0 | October 29 |
8 | 7.0 | 11 | ![]() | VIII (Severe) | 30.0 | December 6 |
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Strongest magnitude | 7.2 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 5.9 Mw ![]() 5 deaths |
Total fatalities | 5 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 14 |
5.0–5.9 | 95 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.1 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 5.3 Mw ![]() 1 death |
Total fatalities | 1 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 7 |
5.0–5.9 | 87 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.6 Mw ![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 5 |
5.0–5.9 | 88 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw ![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 5 |
5.0–5.9 | 80 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.6 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 7.6 Mw ![]() 46 deaths |
Total fatalities | 50 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 8 |
5.0–5.9 | 83 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.9 Mw ![]() 7.9 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 7.9 Mw ![]() 103 deaths |
Total fatalities | 108 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 24 |
5.0–5.9 | 135 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.6 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 6.3 Mw ![]() 2 deaths |
Total fatalities | 3 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 12 |
5.0–5.9 | 138 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.4 Mw ![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 14 |
5.0–5.9 | 117 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.4 Mw ![]() 6.4 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 5.5 Mw ![]() 1 deaths |
Total fatalities | 1 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 10 |
5.0–5.9 | 80 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw ![]() 7.0 Mw ![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 14 |
5.0–5.9 | 107 |
Strongest magnitude | 8.0 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 6.8 Mw ![]() 31 deaths |
Total fatalities | 35 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
8.0–8.9 | 1 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 20 |
5.0–5.9 | 213 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 7.0 Mw ![]() 11 deaths |
Total fatalities | 17 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 13 |
5.0–5.9 | 112 |
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