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Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 2006
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Strongest magnitude | 8.3 Mw ![]() | ||
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Deadliest | 6.3 Mw ![]() 5,749 deaths | ||
Total fatalities | 6,602 | ||
Number by magnitude | |||
9.0+ | 0 | ||
Earthquakes in 2006 resulted in about 6,602 fatalities. The 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake was the deadliest with 5,749 fatalities. The 2006 Kuril Islands earthquake was the largest in 2006 at 8.3 on the moment magnitude scale. The 2006 Pangandaran earthquake and tsunami caused a significant tsunami that killed 730 people. Other significant earthquakes in 2006 struck Iran, Taiwan, China, Argentina, and Tajikistan.
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 | 5,749 | 6.4 | ![]() | VIII (Severe) | 15.0 | May 26 |
2 | 730 | 7.7 | ![]() | VI (Strong) | 25.3 | July 17 |
3 | 70 | 6.1 | ![]() | IX (Violent) | 10.0 | March 31 |
4 | 22 | 4.9 | ![]() | V (Moderate) | 55.6 | July 22 |
Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | Date |
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1 | 8.3 | 0 | ![]() | November 15 |
2 | 8.0 | 0 | ![]() | May 3 |
3 | 7.7 | 730 | ![]() | July 17 |
4 | 7.6 | 0 | ![]() | January 27 |
4 | 7.6 | 0 | ![]() | April 20 |
6 | 7.4 | 0 | ![]() | January 2 |
6 | 7.4 | 0 | ![]() | May 16 |
8 | 7.2 | 0 | ![]() | January 2 |
9 | 7.0 | 4 | ![]() | February 22 |
9 | 7.0 | 0 | ![]() | August 20 |
9 | 7.0 | 2 | ![]() | December 26 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.6 Mw,![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
7.0–7.9 | 3 |
6.0–6.9 | 6 |
5.0–5.9 | 78 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw,![]() |
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Total fatalities | 6 |
Number by magnitude | |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 9 |
5.0–5.9 | 96 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.7 Mw,![]() |
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Total fatalities | 78 |
Number by magnitude | |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 11 |
5.0–5.9 | 127 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.6 Mw,![]() |
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Total fatalities | 1 |
Number by magnitude | |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 17 |
5.0–5.9 | 181 |
Strongest magnitude | 8.0 Mw,![]() |
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Total fatalities | 5,749 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 1 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 10 |
5.0–5.9 | 180 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.5 Mw,![]() |
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Total fatalities | 2 |
Number by magnitude | |
6.0–6.9 | 13 |
5.0–5.9 | 109 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.7 Mw,![]() |
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Total fatalities | 755 |
Number by magnitude | |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 8 |
5.0–5.9 | 219 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw, Scotia Sea |
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Total fatalities | 1 |
Number by magnitude | |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 7 |
5.0–5.9 | 137 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.9 Mw,![]() |
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Total fatalities | 1 |
Number by magnitude | |
6.0–6.9 | 11 |
5.0–5.9 | 101 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.7 Mw,![]() ![]() ![]() |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
6.0–6.9 | 14 |
5.0–5.9 | 151 |
Strongest magnitude | 8.3 Mw,![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 1 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 19 |
5.0–5.9 | 229 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw,![]() |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 9 |
Number by magnitude | |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 10 |
5.0–5.9 | 118 |
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