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Earthquakes in 1919
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List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
List of earthquakes in 1919
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Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1919
Strongest magnitude Tonga, April 30 (Magnitude 8.1)
Deadliest El Salvador, San Salvador April 28 (Magnitude 5.9) 100+ deaths
Total fatalities100+
Number by magnitude
9.0+0
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1920 →

This is a list of earthquakes in 1919. 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. The death toll for the year was relatively low with around 100 fatalities being reported. These were from the one event in El Salvador in April. The southwest Pacific Ocean area saw some very large magnitude events. Clusters of activity were also found in Taiwan, the Philippines and Central America.

Overall

By death toll

Rank Death toll Magnitude Location MMI Depth (km) Date
1 100 5.9  El Salvador, San Salvador ( ) 0.0 April 28
  • Note: At least 10 casualties

By magnitude

Rank Magnitude Death toll Location MMI Depth (km) Date
1 8.1 0  Tonga ( ) 25.0 April 30
= 2 7.8 0  Fiji ( ) 485.0 January 1
= 2 7.8 0  Papua New Guinea, southeast of New Ireland (island) ( ) 35.0 May 6
= 3 7.2 0  Chile, off the coast of Los Lagos Region ( ) 15.0 March 2
= 3 7.2 0  Argentina, Chubut Province ( ) 15.0 March 2
= 3 7.2 0  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands ( ) 35.0 April 17
= 3 7.2 0  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu ( ) 15.0 May 3
= 3 7.2 0  Tanzania, Rukwa Region ( ) 15.0 July 8
= 4 7.1 0  Taiwan, north of ( ) 35.0 June 1
= 4 7.1 0  Taiwan, east of ( ) 35.0 December 20
5 7.0 0  Fiji ( ) 214.6 August 18
  • Note: At least 7.0 magnitude

Notable events

January

January
Strongest magnitude7.8 Mw  Fiji
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.92
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

1[1][2]  Philippines, off the southeast coast of Mindanao 6.9 35.0 VII
1[3]  Fiji 7.8 485.0
18[4]  Indonesia, southwest of Sumatra 6.3 35.0

March

March
Strongest magnitude7.2 Mw 2 events
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.92
6.0–6.92
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

2[5]  Chile, off the coast of Los Lagos Region 7.2 15.0
2[6]  Argentina, Chubut Province 7.2 15.0
9[7]  Chile, off the coast of Los Lagos Region 6.8 15.0 Aftershock.
21[8]  Philippines, Burias (island) 6.5 50.0

April

April
Strongest magnitude8.1 Mw  Tonga
Deadliest5.9 Mw  El Salvador
100+ deaths
Total fatalities100+
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.91
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.93
5.0–5.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

2[9]  Indonesia, southern Sumatra 6.4 20.0
17[10]  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands 7.2 35.0
17[11]  Guatemala, Retalhuleu Department 6.8 35.0
27[12][13]  Philippines, off the southwest coast of Mindoro 6.6 15.0 VIII Some damage and landslides were caused.
28[14]  El Salvador, San Salvador 5.9 0.0 At least 100 deaths were reported. Many homes were damaged. 100+
30[15][16][17]  Tonga 8.1 25.0 Some minor damage was reported as well as a tsunami.

May

May
Strongest magnitude7.8 Mw  Papua New Guinea
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.92
6.0–6.92
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

1[18]  Zambia, Eastern Province, Zambia 6.7 15.0
3[19]  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu 7.2 15.0
6[20][21]  Papua New Guinea, southeast of New Ireland (island) 7.8 35.0 A few homes were damaged.
23[22]  Pakistan, Punjab, Pakistan 6.5 35.0

June

June
Strongest magnitude7.1 Mw  Taiwan
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.93
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

1[23]  Taiwan, north of 7.1 35.0
29[24]  Italy, Tuscany 6.2 33.0 X
29[25]  El Salvador, off the coast of 6.6 20.0
30[26]  Ethiopia, SNNPR 6.5 15.0

July

July
Strongest magnitude7.2 Mw  Tanzania
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.93
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

8[27]  Tanzania, Rukwa Region 7.2 15.0
11[28]  Venezuela, Tachira 6.2 35.0
22[29]  Nicaragua, Chontales Department 6.5 150.0
24[30]  China, southern Xinjiang Province 6.5 20.0

August

August
Strongest magnitude7.0 Mw  Fiji
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.93
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

3[31]  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu 6.7 35.0
18[32]  Fiji 7.0 214.6
29[33]  Indonesia, northeast of Buru 6.9 15.0
31[34]  Vanuatu, eastern Espiritu Santo 6.8 35.0

September

September
Strongest magnitude6.6 Mw  Philippines
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.92
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

6[35]  United Kingdom, north of the British Virgin Islands 6.2 35.0
26[36]  Philippines, western Mindanao 6.6 35.0

October

October
Strongest magnitude6.9 Mw  Fiji
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.94
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

3[37]  Fiji, western Rabi Island 6.9 0.0 VIII Some damage was reported. Depth unknown.
11[38]  Japan, Akita Prefecture, Honshu 6.2 35.0
12[39]  Indonesia, off the southwest coast of Sumatra 6.5 25.0
31[40]  South Africa, Limpopo 6.5 35.0

November

November
Strongest magnitude6.8 Mw  Solomon Islands
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.92
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

18[41]  Turkey, off the west coast of Balikesir Province 6.5 10.0
20[42]  Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands 6.8 113.0
21[43]  Indonesia, off the coast of Papua (province) 0.0 0.0 VIII A few homes were destroyed. Magnitude and depth unknown.

December

December
Strongest magnitude7.1 Mw  Taiwan
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

20[44]  Taiwan, east of 7.1 35.0
20[45]  Taiwan, east of 6.9 20.0 Doublet earthquake.

References

  1. ^ "M 6.9 - Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. January 1, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  2. ^ "Significant Earthquake: PHILIPPINES: MINDANAO ISLAND". National Geophysical Data Center. January 1, 1919. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
  3. ^ "M 7.8 - Fiji region". United States Geological Survey. January 1, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  4. ^ "M 6.3 - southern Sumatra, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. January 18, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  5. ^ "M 7.2 - off the coast of Los Lagos, Chile". United States Geological Survey. March 2, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  6. ^ "M 7.2 - Chubut, Argentina". United States Geological Survey. March 2, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  7. ^ "M 6.8 - offshore Los Lagos, Chile". United States Geological Survey. March 9, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  8. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. March 21, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  9. ^ "M 6.4 - southern Sumatra, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. April 2, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  10. ^ "M 7.2 - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. April 17, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  11. ^ "M 6.8 - Guatemala". United States Geological Survey. April 17, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  12. ^ "M 6.6 - Mindoro, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. April 27, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  13. ^ "Significant Earthquake: PHILIPPINES: NW PANAY, SW TABLAS, CARABAO I". National Geophysical Data Center. April 27, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  14. ^ "Significant Earthquake: EL SALVADOR: SAN SALVADOR". National Geophysical Data Center. April 28, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  15. ^ "M 8.1 - Tonga region". United States Geological Survey. April 30, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  16. ^ "Significant Earthquake: TONGA ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. April 30, 1919. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  17. ^ "Tsunami Event: TONGA ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. April 30, 1919. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  18. ^ "M 6.7 - Zambia". United States Geological Survey. May 1, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  19. ^ "M 7.2 - off the east coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. May 3, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  20. ^ "M 7.8 - New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. May 6, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  21. ^ "Significant Earthquake: PAPUA NEW GUINEA: SOLOMON ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. May 6, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  22. ^ "M 6.5 - Pakistan". United States Geological Survey. May 23, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  23. ^ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. June 1, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  24. ^ "Significant Earthquake: ITALY: N". National Geophysical Data Center. June 29, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  25. ^ "M 6.6 - offshore El Salvador". United States Geological Survey. June 29, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  26. ^ "M 6.5 - Ethiopia". United States Geological Survey. June 30, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  27. ^ "M 7.2 - Lake Tanganyika region, Tanzania-Zambia". United States Geological Survey. July 8, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  28. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. July 11, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  29. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. July 22, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  30. ^ "M 6.5 - southern Xinjiang, China". United States Geological Survey. July 24, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  31. ^ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. August 3, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  32. ^ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. August 18, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  33. ^ "M 6.9 - Seram, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. August 29, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  34. ^ "M 6.8 - Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. August 31, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  35. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. September 6, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  36. ^ "M 6.6 - Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. September 26, 1919. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  37. ^ "Significant Earthquake: FIJI ISLANDS: RABI,TUNULOA MISSION,SUVASAVU". National Geophysical Data Center. October 3, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  38. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. October 11, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  39. ^ "M 6.5 - southern Sumatra, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. October 12, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  40. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. October 31, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  41. ^ "M 6.5 - near the coast of western Turkey". United States Geological Survey. November 18, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  42. ^ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. November 20, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  43. ^ "Significant Earthquake: INDONESIA: IRIAN JAYA REGION". National Geophysical Data Center. November 21, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  44. ^ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. December 20, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  45. ^ "M 6.9 - Taiwan region". United States Geological Survey. December 20, 1919. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
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