Major Earthquakes (M7.0-7.9)
Major earthquakes — can cause serious damage over large areas. Average ~15 per year worldwide.
Top Countries for M7.0-7.9
Indonesia
44
Papua New Guinea
24
Japan
22
Vanuatu
22
Philippines
17
US
15
New Zealand
13
Russia
13
Peru
12
Solomon Islands
11
| Magnitude | Location | Date & Time | Depth | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M 7.0 | 29 km WNW of Luganville, Vanuatu | Oct 4, 2000 16:58 | 23.00 km | |
| M 7.4 | Bonin Islands, Japan region | Aug 6, 2000 07:27 | 394.80 km | |
| M 7.9 | South Indian Ocean | Jun 18, 2000 14:44 | 10.00 km | |
| M 7.9 | 103 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | Jun 4, 2000 16:28 | 33.00 km | |
| M 7.2 | 75 km N of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | May 12, 2000 18:43 | 225.00 km | |
| M 7.6 | 89 km E of Luwuk, Indonesia | May 4, 2000 04:21 | 26.00 km | |
| M 7.0 | 22 km NW of Añatuya, Argentina | Apr 23, 2000 09:27 | 608.50 km | |
| M 7.6 | Volcano Islands, Japan region | Mar 28, 2000 11:00 | 126.50 km | |
| M 7.1 | Vanuatu region | Feb 25, 2000 01:43 | 33.00 km | |
| M 7.2 | 117 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga | Jan 8, 2000 16:47 | 183.40 km |