List of earthquakes in 1900

Earthquakes in 1900
Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1900

  • 5.0−5.9 magnitude
  • 6.0−6.9 magnitude

  • 7.0−7.9 magnitude
  • 8.0+ magnitude

Strongest
magnitude
United States Venezuela Kodiak Island, Miranda, Venezuela
Magnitude 7.7
Deadliest Venezuela Miranda, Venezuela, October 29, 25 deaths
Total fatalities 35
Number by magnitude
9.0+ 0
8.0−8.9 0
7.0−7.9 13
6.0−6.9 7
5.0−5.9 0
1901 

This is a list of earthquakes in 1900. Only magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquakes appear on the list. Exceptions to this are earthquakes which 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. A fairly busy year with 13 magnitude 7.0+ events being reported. The death toll was very low however with Venezuela making up the vast majority of the total of at least 35.

Overall

By death toll

Rank Death toll Magnitude Location Depth (km) Date
1 25 7.7 Venezuela Miranda, Venezuela 0.0 October 29

By magnitude

Rank Magnitude Death toll Location Depth (km) Date
1 7.7 0 United States Southeast Alaska 0.0 October 9
1 7.7 25 Venezuela Miranda, Venezuela 0.0 October 29
3 7.6 0 Solomon Islands Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands 0.0 July 29
4 7.5 0 Russia northwest of Kuril Islands, Russia 450.0 January 31
5 7.3 0 Mexico Jalisco, Mexico 0.0 January 20
6 7.2 0 Costa Rica Costa Rica 0.0 June 21
7 7.1 0 Papua New Guinea Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea 0.0 September 17
7 7.1 0 Russia Kuril Islands, Russia 35.0 December 25
8 7.0 0 Indonesia southern Sumatra, Indonesia 0.0 January 5
8 7.0 0 Papua New Guinea Bismarck Sea 0.0 January 11
8 7.0 0 Japan Miyagi Prefecture, Honshu, Japan 5.0 May 11
8 7.0 0 El Salvador El Salvador 0.0 November 9
8 7.0 0 Russia east of the Kuril Islands, Russia 35.0 November 24

Notable events

January – March

April – June

July – September

October – December

References

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  2. "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. January 11, 1900. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  3. "Significant Earthquake – Indonesia: Java: Sukabumi". National Geophysical Data Center. January 14, 1900. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
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  5. "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. January 20, 1900. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  6. "Significant Earthquake – Mexico". National Geophysical Data Center. January 20, 1900. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
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  9. "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. May 11, 1900. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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  11. "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. June 21, 1900. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  12. "M7.6 - Santa Cruz Islands". United States Geological Survey. July 29, 1900. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  13. "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. August 5, 1900. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  14. "Tsunami Event – Lituya Bay, AK". National Geophysical Data Center. August 11, 1900. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
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  16. "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. September 17, 1900. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  17. "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. October 7, 1900. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  18. "Significant Earthquake – Indonesia: NW. Irian Jaya". National Geophysical Data Center. October 7, 1900. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
  19. "M7.7 - Southeastern Alaska". United States Geological Survey. October 9, 1900. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  20. "Significant Earthquake – Alaska: Kodiak Island". National Geophysical Data Center. October 9, 1900. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
  21. "M7.7 - offshore Miranda, Venezuela". United States Geological Survey. October 9, 1900. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  22. "Significant Earthquake – Venezuela: Macuto". National Geophysical Data Center. October 29, 1900. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
  23. "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. November 5, 1900. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  24. "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. November 9, 1900. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  25. "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. November 24, 1900. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  26. "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. December 25, 1900. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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