List of earthquakes in 1901

Earthquakes in 1901
Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1901
Strongest magnitude  France, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia (Magnitude 7.9) August 9
Deadliest Qing dynasty China, Yunnan Province, (Magnitude 6.5) February 15 101 deaths
Total fatalities 125
Number by magnitude
9.0+ 0
8.0−8.9 0
7.0−7.9 14
6.0−6.9 15
5.0−5.9 1
← 1900
1902 →

This is a list of earthquakes in 1901. 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. In all another year of below average activity. There was 14 magnitude 7.0+ events. Japan saw a great deal of activity this year. The majority of the 125 deaths came in China from an event in February.

Overall

By death toll

Rank Death toll Magnitude Location MMI Depth (km) Date
1 101 6.5 Qing dynasty China, Yunnan Province VIII (Severe) 0.0 February 15
2 18 7.5  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu (') 35.0 August 9
  • Note: At least 10 casualties

By magnitude

Rank Magnitude Death toll Location MMI Depth (km) Date
1 7.9 1  France, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia (') 0.0 August 9
2 7.5 18  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu (') 35.0 August 9
3 7.3 0  Russian Empire, Kuril Islands (') 35.0 April 5
= 4 7.2 0  Ecuador, offshore (') 0.0 January 7
= 4 7.2 0 United Kingdom Solomon Islands (') 0.0 May 25
= 4 7.2 0  Japan, Ryukyu Islands (') 35.0 June 24
= 4 7.2 0  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu (') 35.0 August 9
= 5 7.1 0  Canada, British Columbia (') 0.0 January 18
= 5 7.1 0  Honduras,  Nicaragua, border area (') 0.0 October 8
= 5 7.1 0  Mexico, Gulf of California (') 0.0 December 9
= 5 7.1 0  United States, Andreanof Islands, Alaska (') 0.0 December 31
= 6 7.0 0  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu (') 35.0 June 15
= 6 7.0 0  Dutch East Indies, Molucca Sea (') 0.0 November 25
= 6 7.0 0 United States Philippines, Luzon VII (Very strong) 0.0 December 14
  • Note: At least 7.0 magnitude

Notable events

January

January
Strongest magnitude 7.2 Mw  Ecuador
Total fatalities 0
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9 0
7.0−7.9 2
6.0−6.9 1
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

7[1] Ecuador, offshore7.20.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Depth unknown.
13[2] Japan, off the south coast of Hokkaido6.835.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"|
18[3] Canada, British Columbia7.10.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Depth unknown.

February

February
Strongest magnitude 6.5 Mw Qing dynasty China
Deadliest 6.5 Mw Qing dynasty China
101 deaths
Total fatalities 101
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9 0
7.0−7.9 0
6.0−6.9 1
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

15[4][5]Qing dynasty China, Yunnan Province6.50.0 data-sort-value="8.0" class="nowrap"| VIII Depth unknown. At least 101 people were killed and major damage was caused. Many homes were destroyed.101

March

March
Strongest magnitude 6.9 Mw 2 events
Deadliest 6.4 Mw  Bulgaria
4 deaths
Total fatalities 4
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9 0
7.0−7.9 0
6.0−6.9 4
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

3[6][7] United States, central California6.40.0 data-sort-value="8.0" class="nowrap"| VIII Depth unknown. The Parkfield earthquake caused some damage.
5[8] Mexico, Gulf of California6.90.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Depth unknown.
16[9]Germany German East Africa, offshore Lindi Region6.90.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Depth unknown.
31[10] Bulgaria, Dobrich Province6.40.0 data-sort-value="8.0" class="nowrap"| VIII Depth unknown. 4 people died and 50 were injured in the 1901 Black Sea earthquake. 1,200 homes were damaged or destroyed.450

April

April
Strongest magnitude 7.3 Mw  Russian Empire
Total fatalities 0
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9 0
7.0−7.9 1
6.0−6.9 2
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

5[11] Dutch East Indies, Halmahera6.80.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Depth unknown.
5[12] Russian Empire, Kuril Islands7.335.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"|
21[13]Qing dynasty China, eastern Xizang Province6.80.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Depth unknown.

May

May
Strongest magnitude 7.2 Mw United Kingdom Solomon Islands
Total fatalities 0
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9 0
7.0−7.9 1
6.0−6.9 1
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

14[14] Russian Empire, Kuril Islands6.635.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"|
25[15]United Kingdom Solomon Islands7.20.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Depth unknown.

June

June
Strongest magnitude 7.2 Mw  Japan
Total fatalities 0
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9 0
7.0−7.9 2
6.0−6.9 1
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

15[16] Japan, off the east coast of Honshu7.035.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"|
24[17][18] Japan, Ryukyu Islands7.235.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| A tsunami caused some damage.
24[19] Japan, Ryukyu Islands6.535.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Aftershock.

August

August
Strongest magnitude 7.9 Mw  France
Deadliest 7.5 Mw  Japan
18 deaths
Total fatalities 19
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9 0
7.0−7.9 3
6.0−6.9 2
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

9[20][21] Japan, off the east coast of Honshu7.235.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Foreshock. Some damage was caused in the area.
9[22][23][24] France, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia7.90.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Depth unknown. A tsunami resulted in at least 1 fatality. Some damage was caused in the area.1
9[25][26] Japan, off the east coast of Honshu7.50.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Depth unknown. 18 people were killed. 8 homes collapsed and another 615 needed repair. Roads and railways suffered extensive damage.18
10[27] German New Guinea, north of Bougainville Island6.90.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"|
11[28] Fiji6.80.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"|

September

September
Strongest magnitude 6.9 Mw United Kingdom Solomon Islands
Total fatalities 0
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9 0
7.0−7.9 0
6.0−6.9 2
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

8[29]United Kingdom Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands6.90.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Depth unknown.
10[30]United States Philippines, Luzon0.00.0 data-sort-value="7.0" class="nowrap"| VII Unknown magnitude or depth. Some damage was caused in the area.
30[31] Japan, off the east coast of Honshu6.80.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Depth unknown. Aftershock.

October

October
Strongest magnitude 7.1 Mw  Honduras,  Nicaragua
Total fatalities 0
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9 0
7.0−7.9 0
6.0−6.9 0
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

8[32][33] Honduras,  Nicaragua border area7.10.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Depth unknown. Some damage was caused in the area. A tsunami was generated.

November

November
Strongest magnitude 7.0 Mw  Dutch East Indies
Deadliest 6.8 Mw  New Zealand
1 death
Total fatalities 1
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9 0
7.0−7.9 1
6.0−6.9 1
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

15[34][35] New Zealand, South Island6.833.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| The 1901 Cheviot earthquake resulted in 1 death and major damage.1
25[36] Dutch East Indies, Molucca Sea7.00.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Depth unknown.

December

December
Strongest magnitude 7.1 Mw 2 events
Total fatalities 0
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.9 0
7.0−7.9 3
6.0−6.9 0
5.0−5.9 1
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

9[37] Mexico, Gulf of California7.10.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"|
14[38][39]United States Philippines, Luzon7.033.0 data-sort-value="7.0" class="nowrap"| VII Some damage was reported in the region.
18[40]Ottoman Empire Turkey, Balikesir Province5.90.0 data-sort-value="8.0" class="nowrap"| VIII Depth unknown. Some damage was reported in the region. Hundreds of homes were damaged.
31[41][42] United States, Andreanof Islands, Alaska7.10.0 data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"| Depth unknown. Some damage was caused. A tsunami was reported.

References

  1. ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. January 7, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. January 13, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. January 18, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. February 15, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Significant Earthquake: CHINA: YUNNAN PROVINCE". National Geophysical Data Center. February 15, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  6. ↑ "1901 Parkfield Earthquake". United States Geological Survey. March 3, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Significant Earthquake: CALIFORNIA: SAN DIEGO". National Geophysical Data Center. March 3, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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  13. ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. April 21, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. May 14, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. May 25, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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  17. ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. June 24, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  18. ↑ "Tsunami event: RYUKYU ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. June 24, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. June 24, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  20. ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. August 9, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  21. ↑ "Significant Earthquake: JAPAN: OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU". National Geophysical Data Center. August 9, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  22. ↑ "M 7.9 - southeast of the Loyalty Islands". United States Geological Survey. August 9, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  23. ↑ "Significant Earthquake: NEW CALEDONIA: LOYALTY ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. August 9, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  24. ↑ "Tsunami Event: LOYALTY ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. August 9, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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  33. ↑ "Significant Earthquake: NICARAGUA". National Geophysical Data Center. October 8, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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  36. ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. November 25, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  37. ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. December 9, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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  39. ↑ "Significant Earthquake: PHILIPPINES: LUZON". National Geophysical Data Center. December 14, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  40. ↑ "Significant Earthquake: TURKEY: AYVALIK, MOSKO IS; GREECE: KHIOS". National Geophysical Data Center. December 18, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  41. ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. December 31, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  42. ↑ "Significant Earthquake: ALASKA: ALEUTIAN ISLANDS: FOX ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. December 31, 1901. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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