Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 2014
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Strongest magnitude | 8.2 Mw ![]() | ||
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Deadliest | 6.2 ![]() 729 deaths | ||
Total fatalities | 804 | ||
Number by magnitude | |||
9.0+ | 0 | ||
8.0–8.9 | 1 | ||
7.0–7.9 | 11 | ||
6.0–6.9 | 144 | ||
5.0–5.9 | 1,577 | ||
4.0–4.9 | 14,941 | ||
This is a list of earthquakes in 2014. 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. Death toll was relatively low this year, and most of casualties came from China in August. The only 8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile.
Magnitude Ranging Between | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
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8−9.9 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
7−7.9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 11 |
6−6.9 | 140 | 142 | 178 | 168 | 144 | 151 | 204 | 129 | 125 | 144 |
5−5.9 | 1693 | 1712 | 2074 | 1768 | 1896 | 1963 | 2271 | 1412 | 1402 | 1577 |
Total | 1844 | 1865 | 2270 | 1948 | 2057 | 2136 | 2495 | 1558 | 1546 | 1733 |
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 | Depth (km) | MMI | Date |
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1 | 617 | 6.2 | ![]() | 10.0 | IX (Violent) | August 3 |
2 | 11 | 8.2 | ![]() | 25.0 | VIII (Severe) | April 1 |
Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | Depth (km) | MMI | Date |
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1 | 8.2 | 11 | ![]() | 25.0 | VIII | April 1 |
2 | 7.9 | 0 | ![]() | 107.5 | VIII | June 23 |
3 | 7.7 | 0 | ![]() | 31.1 | IX | April 3 |
4 | 7.6 | 0 | ![]() | 29.3 | VII | April 12 |
5 | 7.5 | 0 | ![]() | 30.9 | VII | April 19 |
6 | 7.4 | 0 | ![]() | 35.0 | VII | April 13 |
7 | 7.3 | 4 | ![]() | 40.0 | VII | October 14 |
8 | 7.2 | 0 | ![]() | 24.0 | VII | April 18 |
9 | 7.1 | 1 [1] | ![]() | 50.0 | VII | April 11 |
9 | 7.1 | 0 | ![]() | 10.0 | I | October 8 |
9 | 7.1 | 0 | ![]() | 434.4 | VI | November 1 |
9 | 7.1 | 0 | ![]() | 35.0 | VI | November 15 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.5 Mw, ![]() |
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Deadliest | 5.2 Mw, ![]() 1 death |
Total fatalities | 1 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 6 |
5.0–5.9 | 106 |
4.0–4.9 | 1237 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.9 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 | 8 |
5.0–5.9 | 101 |
4.0–4.9 | 1037 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.8 Mw, ![]() |
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Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 16 |
5.0–5.9 | 140 |
4.0–4.9 | 1274 |
Strongest magnitude | 8.2 Mw, ![]() |
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Deadliest | 8.2 Mw, ![]() 11 deaths |
Total fatalities | 14 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 1 |
7.0–7.9 | 8 |
6.0–6.9 | 18 |
5.0–5.9 | 220 |
4.0–4.9 | 1786 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.9 Mw, ![]() |
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Deadliest | 6.9 Mw, ![]() 3 deaths |
Total fatalities | 8 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 17 |
5.0–5.9 | 128 |
4.0–4.9 | 1326 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.9 Mw, ![]() |
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Deadliest | 5.0 Mw ![]() 2 deaths |
Total fatalities | 2 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 12 |
5.0–5.9 | 137 |
4.0–4.9 | 1491 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.9 Mw, ![]() 6.9 Mw, ![]() |
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Deadliest | 6.9 Mw, ![]() 8 deaths |
Total fatalities | 9 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 15 |
5.0–5.9 | 108 |
4.0–4.9 | 1334 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.9 Mw, ![]() |
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Deadliest | 6.2 Mw, ![]() 729 deaths |
Total fatalities | 741 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 9 |
5.0–5.9 | 108 |
4.0–4.9 | 772 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.7 Mw, ![]() |
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Deadliest | 4.9 Mw, ![]() 8 deaths |
Total fatalities | 13 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 7 |
5.0–5.9 | 126 |
4.0–4.9 | 374 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.3 Mw, ![]() |
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Deadliest | 7.3 Mw, ![]() 4 deaths |
Total fatalities | 5 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 6 |
5.0–5.9 | 122 |
4.0–4.9 | 609 |
Strongest magnitude | 7.1 Mw, ![]() 7.1 Mw, ![]() |
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Deadliest | 5.9 Mw ![]() 5 deaths |
Total fatalities | 8 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 9 |
5.0–5.9 | 125 |
4.0–4.9 | 418 |
Strongest magnitude | 6.8 Mw, ![]() |
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Deadliest | 5.5 Mw, ![]() 1 death 6.1 Mw , ![]() 1 death |
Total fatalities | 2 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 10 |
5.0–5.9 | 120 |
4.0–4.9 | 339 |
The 2013 Seddon earthquake measured 6.5 on the Mww scale and was centred in New Zealand's Cook Strait, around 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of the town of Seddon in Marlborough. The earthquake struck at 5:09:30 pm on Sunday 21 July 2013 at a depth of 13 kilometres (8 mi), according to Geonet. The United States Geological Survey also measured the quake at 6.5, at a depth of 17 kilometres (11 mi). The quake caused moderate damage in the wider Marlborough area and Wellington, the nation's capital city 55 kilometres (34 mi) north of the epicentre. Only minor injuries were reported. Several aftershocks occurred during 21–29 July.
The 2013 Balochistan earthquakes took place in late September in southwestern Pakistan. The mainshock had a moment magnitude of 7.7 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). At least 825 people were killed and hundreds more were injured. On 28 September, a M6.8 aftershock occurred to the north at a depth of 14.8 kilometres, killing at least 22 people.
The 2014 Iquique earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on 1 April, with a moment magnitude of 8.2, at 20:46 local time. The epicenter of the earthquake was approximately 95 kilometres (59 mi) northwest of Iquique. The mainshock was preceded by a number of moderate to large shocks and was followed by a large number of moderate to very large aftershocks, including a M7.7 event on 3 April. The megathrust earthquake triggered a tsunami of up to 2.11 metres (6.9 ft) that hit Iquique at 21:05 local time. Similar-sized tsunamis were also reported to have hit the coasts of Pisagua and Arica.
The 2014 Ludian earthquake struck Ludian County, Yunnan, China, with a moment magnitude of 6.1 on 3 August. The earthquake killed at least 617 people, injuring at least 2,400 others. As of 5 August 2014, 112 people remain missing. Over 12,000 houses collapsed and 30,000 were damaged. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred 29 km (18 mi) WSW of Zhaotong city at 16:30 local time (08:30 UTC).
The 2014 Mexico–Guatemala earthquake struck 4 km (2.5 mi) west of Puerto Madero, on July 7 at 05:23:54, at a depth of 53 km. The shock had a moment magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII. Collapsed buildings and a heart attack resulted in the deaths of five people and another 12 were injured.
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck in Pishan County, Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang, China 95 km (59 mi) southeast of Yilkiqi, on July 3 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi). The earthquake killed at least 3 people and wounded 71.
On May 21, 2021, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Dali City, Yunnan, China, at a depth of 10.0 km. Three people died during the quake, while another 32 were injured. The earthquake was referred by the Chinese media as the 5.21 earthquake or 2021 Yangbi earthquake.
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