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Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1911
Strongest magnitude | Japan, Ryukyu Islands June 15 (Magnitude 7.9) |
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Deadliest | Iran, Kerman Province April 18 (Magnitude 6.5) 700 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 1,326 |
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Number by magnitude |
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9.0+ | 0 |
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This is a list of earthquakes in 1911. Only magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquakes appear on the list. Lower magnitude events are included if they have caused death, injury or damage. Events which occurred in remote areas will be excluded from the list as they wouldn't have generated significant media interest. All dates are listed according to UTC time.
Overall
By death toll
Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
1 | 700 | 6.5 | Iran, Kerman Province | ( ) | 15.0 | April 18 |
2 | 450 | 7.7 | Kazakhstan, Almaty Province | X (Extreme) | 20.0 | January 3 |
3 | 90 | 7.3 | Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region | ( ) | 15.0 | February 18 |
4 | 45 | 7.6 | Mexico, Michoacan | ( ) | 30.0 | June 7 |
5 | 28 | 7.3 | Mexico, Guerrero | IV (Light) | 30.0 | December 16 |
6 | 12 | 7.9 | Japan, Ryukyu Islands | ( ) | 100.0 | June 15 |
- Note: At least 10 casualties
By magnitude
Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
1 | 7.9 | 12 | Japan, Ryukyu Islands | ( ) | 100.0 | June 15 |
2 | 7.8 | 0 | Palau, east of | ( ) | 15.0 | August 16 |
= 3 | 7.7 | 450 | Kazakhstan, Almaty Province | X (Extreme) | 20.0 | January 3 |
= 3 | 7.7 | 0 | Philippines, east of Mindanao | X (Extreme) | 15.0 | July 12 |
4 | 7.6 | 45 | Mexico, Michoacan | ( ) | 30.0 | June 7 |
= 5 | 7.4 | 0 | Russia, off the east coast of Kamchatka | VII (Very strong) | 240.0 | May 4 |
= 5 | 7.4 | 0 | Afghanistan, Badakhshan Province | ( ) | 190.0 | July 4 |
= 6 | 7.3 | 90 | Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region | ( ) | 15.0 | February 18 |
= 6 | 7.3 | 0 | Vanuatu | ( ) | 200.0 | November 22 |
= 6 | 7.3 | 28 | Mexico, Guerrero | IV (Light) | 30.0 | December 16 |
7 | 7.2 | 0 | Tonga | ( ) | 300.0 | August 21 |
= 8 | 7.1 | 0 | Chile, off the coast of Tarapaca Region | ( ) | 0.0 | September 15 |
= 8 | 7.1 | 0 | United States, Rat Islands, Alaska | ( ) | 0.0 | September 17 |
= 9 | 7.0 | 0 | Colombia, Magdalena Department | ( ) | 100.0 | April 10 |
= 9 | 7.0 | 0 | Indonesia, Bali Sea | ( ) | 370.0 | July 5 |
= 9 | 7.0 | 0 | Russia, south of Sakhalin | ( ) | 350.0 | September 6 |
= 9 | 7.0 | 0 | British Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands | ( ) | 160.0 | October 20 |
- Note: At least 7.0 magnitude
Notable events
January
JanuaryStrongest magnitude | 7.7 Mw Kazakhstan |
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Deadliest | 7.7 Mw Kazakhstan 450 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 451+ |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 1 |
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6.0–6.9 | 1 |
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5.0–5.9 | 1 |
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Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
Dead | Injured |
1[1] | Afghanistan, Balkh Province | 6.7 | 35.0 | | | | |
3[2][3] | Kazakhstan, Almaty Province | 7.7 | 20.0 | X | The 1911 Kebin earthquake caused 450 deaths and major damage. | 450 | |
26[4] | China, Hebei Province | 5.5 | 0.0 | VII | At least 1 death and 1 injury were reported. Many homes were destroyed in the area. The depth was unknown. | 1+ | 1+ |
27[5] | Philippines, Luzon | 0.0 | 0.0 | IX | Numerous earthquakes struck the area at the time of a major eruption of Taal Volcano. The earthquakes were not large but enough of them struck to cause some homes to be destroyed or damaged. No magnitude or depth information is known. | | |
February
FebruaryStrongest magnitude | 7.3 Mw Tajikistan |
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Deadliest | 7.3 Mw Tajikistan 90 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 90 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 1 |
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6.0–6.9 | 2 |
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March
MarchStrongest magnitude | 6.8 Mw Japan |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 0 |
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6.0–6.9 | 2 |
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April
AprilStrongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw Colombia |
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Deadliest | 6.5 Mw Iran 700 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 700 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 1 |
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6.0–6.9 | 5 |
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May
MayStrongest magnitude | 7.4 Mw Russian Empire |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 1 |
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6.0–6.9 | 0 |
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5.0–5.9 | 1 |
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June
JuneStrongest magnitude | 7.9 Mw Japan |
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Deadliest | 7.6 Mw Mexico 45 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 57 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 2 |
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6.0–6.9 | 0 |
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July
JulyStrongest magnitude | 7.7 Mw Philippines |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 3 |
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6.0–6.9 | 4 |
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August
AugustStrongest magnitude | 7.8 Mw Palau |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 2 |
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6.0–6.9 | 1 |
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Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
Dead | Injured |
16[34] | Palau, east of | 7.8 | 15.0 | | | | |
21[35] | Tonga | 7.2 | 300.0 | | | | |
27[36] | Mexico, Oaxaca | 6.6 | 100.0 | | | | |
September
SeptemberStrongest magnitude | 7.1 Mw 2 events |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 3 |
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6.0–6.9 | 3 |
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October
OctoberStrongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw British Solomon Islands |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 1 |
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6.0–6.9 | 2 |
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November
NovemberStrongest magnitude | 7.3 Mw New Hebrides |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 1 |
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6.0–6.9 | 4 |
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December
DecemberStrongest magnitude | 7.3 Mw Mexico |
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Deadliest | 7.3 Mw Mexico 28 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 28 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 1 |
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6.0–6.9 | 1 |
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References
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- ^ "M 7.3 - Guerrero, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. December 16, 1911. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
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