List of earthquakes in 2007
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.svg)     Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 2007
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| Strongest magnitude | Sumatra earthquake 8.5 Mw | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadliest | Peru earthquake 8.0 Mw | ||
| Total fatalities | 712 | ||
| Number by magnitude | |||
| 9.0+ | 0 | ||
← 2006 2008 → | |||
Earthquakes in 2007 resulted in about 712 fatalities. The 2007 Peru earthquake was the deadliest with 519 fatalities. The September 2007 Sumatra earthquake was the largest in 2007 with an 8.5 on the moment magnitude scale. The 2007 Solomon Islands earthquake caused a significant tsunami that killed 52 people. There were four 8.0 or higher earthquakes in 2007 which is the most ever recorded for a single year. Other significant earthquakes in 2007 struck Chile and Japan.
Compared to other years
| Magnitude Ranging Between | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Overall
By death toll
| Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 519 | 8.0 |  Peru, Arequipa
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VIII (Severe) | 39.0 | August 15 |
| 2 | 68 | 6.4 |  Indonesia, Sumatra
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VIII (Severe) | 10.0 | March 6 |
| 3 | 52 | 8.1 |  Solomon Islands
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VIII (Severe) | 10.0 | April 2 |
| 4 | 23 | 8.5 | Indonesia, Sumatra
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VIII (Severe) | 10.0 | September 12 |
| 5 | 12 | 5.2 |  Tajikistan
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VI (Strong) | 10.0 | July 21 |
| 6 | 11 | 6.6 |  Japan, Niigata
|
IX (Violent) | 10.0 | July 16 |
| 7 | 10 | 6.2 |  Chile, Aysén
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VII (Very strong) | 25.0 | April 21 |
- Note: At least 10 dead
By magnitude
| Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.5 | 23 | Indonesia, Sumatra
|
VIII (Severe) | 10.0 | September 12 |
| 2 | 8.1 | 52 | Solomon Islands
|
VII (Very strong) | 10.0 | April 1 |
| 2 | 8.1 | 0 |  Russia, Kuril Islands
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VI (Strong) | 5.6 | January 13 |
| 4 | 8.0 | 519 | Peru, Arequipa
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VIII (Severe) | 39.0 | August 15 |
| 5 | 7.9 | 0 | Indonesia, Mentawai Islands
|
VII (Very strong) | 35.0 | September 12 |
| 6 | 7.8 | 0 |  Fiji Islands
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IV (Light) | 152.0 | December 9 |
| 7 | 7.7 | 2 | Chile, Tarapacá
|
VIII (Severe) | 40.0 | November 14 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 0 | Indonesia, Java
|
IV (Light) | 280.0 | August 8 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 0 | Japan, Volcano Islands
|
VI (Strong) | 20.0 | September 28 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 4 | Indonesia, Molucca Sea
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VII (Very strong) | 20.0 | January 21 |
| 11 | 7.4 | 0 |  New Zealand, Auckland Islands
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V (Moderate) | 15.0 | September 30 |
| 11 | 7.4 | 1 |  Martinique, Windward Islands
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VI (Strong) | 10.0 | November 29 |
| 13 | 7.2 | 0 |  Vanuatu
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VI (Strong) | 20.0 | August 1 |
| 13 | 7.2 | 0 | Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands
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VI (Strong) | 20.0 | September 2 |
| 13 | 7.2 | 0 |  Mariana Islands
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III (Weak) | 30.0 | October 31 |
| 13 | 7.2 | 0 |  United States, Andreanof Islands
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VII (Very strong) | 34.0 | December 19 |
| 17 | 7.1 | 0 | Vanuatu
|
VI (Strong) | 30.0 | March 25 |
| 18 | 7.0 | 0 | Indonesia, Mentawai Islands
|
V (Moderate) | 10.0 | September 13 |
- Note: At least 7.0 Magnitude
By month
January
Kuril Islands (8.1, January 13)
February
Iberian Peninsula (6.1, February 12)
March
April
Solomon Islands (8.1, April 2)
Aisén Fjord (6.2, April 21)
May
June
Guatemala (6.7, June 13)
July
Chūetsu (6.6, July 16)
August
Peru (8.0, August 15)
September
Sumatra (8.5, September 12–13)
October
Alum Rock Park, California (5.6, October 30)
November
- Tocopilla (7.7, November 14)
Martinique (7.4, November 29)
December
Gisborne (6.8, December 20)