Earthquakes in 1908
Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1908
|
Strongest magnitude |
Peru, off the coast of, (Magnitude 8.0) December 12 |
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Deadliest |
Italy Sicily, (Magnitude 7.0) December 28 80,000 deaths |
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Total fatalities |
80,000 |
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Number by magnitude |
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9.0+ |
0 |
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8.0−8.9 |
1 |
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7.0−7.9 |
10 |
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6.0−6.9 |
18 |
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5.0−5.9 |
0 |
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|
This is a list of earthquakes in 1908. 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. One of the early 20th Century's worst earthquakes happened this year in Italy.
Overall
By death toll
Rank |
Death toll |
Magnitude |
Location |
MMI |
Depth (km) |
Date |
1 |
7004800000000000000♠80,000 |
7000700000000000000♠7.0 |
Italy, Sicily |
XI (Extreme)
|
7001150000000000000♠15.0 |
December 28 |
- Note: At least 10 casualties
By magnitude
Rank |
Magnitude |
Death toll |
Location |
MMI |
Depth (km) |
Date |
1 |
7000800000000000000♠8.0 |
5000000000000000000♠0 |
Peru, off the coast of |
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|
7001600000000000000♠60.0 |
December 12 |
2 |
7000770000000000000♠7.7 |
5000000000000000000♠0 |
Mexico, Guerrero |
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|
7001800000000000000♠80.0 |
March 26 |
3 |
7000750000000000000♠7.5 |
5000000000000000000♠0 |
Indonesia, off west coast of Sumatra |
(')
|
7002130000000000000♠130.0 |
February 6 |
4 |
7000720000000000000♠7.2 |
5000000000000000000♠0 |
Scotia Sea |
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|
5000000000000000000♠0.0 |
August 17 |
5 |
7000710000000000000♠7.1 |
5000000000000000000♠0 |
Japan, off east coast of Honshu |
(')
|
7001350000000000000♠35.0 |
January 15 |
= 6 |
7000700000000000000♠7.0 |
5000000000000000000♠0 |
Mexico, off the coast of Guerrero |
(')
|
5000000000000000000♠0.0 |
March 27 |
= 6 |
7000700000000000000♠7.0 |
5000000000000000000♠0 |
Southwest Indian Ridge |
(')
|
5000000000000000000♠0.0 |
April 22 |
= 6 |
7000700000000000000♠7.0 |
5000000000000000000♠0 |
United States, Gulf of Alaska |
(')
|
5000000000000000000♠0.0 |
May 15 |
= 6 |
7000700000000000000♠7.0 |
5000000000000000000♠0 |
Afghanistan, Badakhshan Province |
(')
|
7002220000000000000♠220.0 |
October 24 |
= 6 |
7000700000000000000♠7.0 |
5000000000000000000♠0 |
Myanmar, Kachin State |
(')
|
7001150000000000000♠15.0 |
December 12 |
= 6 |
7000700000000000000♠7.0 |
7004800000000000000♠80,000 |
Italy, Sicily |
XI (Extreme)
|
7001150000000000000♠15.0 |
December 28 |
- Note: At least 7.0 magnitude
Notable events
May
MayStrongest magnitude |
7.0 Mw United States |
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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 |
3 |
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August
AugustStrongest magnitude |
7.2 Mw Scotia Sea |
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Total fatalities |
0 |
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Number by magnitude |
---|
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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Date |
Country and location |
Mw |
Depth (km) |
MMI |
Notes |
Casualties |
Dead |
Injured |
| | | | | | | |
7001170000000000000♠17[19] | Scotia Sea | 7.2 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"|
| Depth unknown. | | |
7001200000000000000♠20[20] | China, western Xizang Province | 6.9 | 15.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"|
| | | |
September
SeptemberStrongest magnitude |
6.8 Mw United States |
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Total fatalities |
0 |
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Number by magnitude |
---|
8.0−8.9 |
0 |
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7.0−7.9 |
0 |
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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 |
| | | | | | | |
7001210000000000000♠21[21] | United States, south of Hawaii (island) | 6.8 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"|
| Depth unknown. | | |
October
OctoberStrongest magnitude |
7.0 Mw Afghanistan |
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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 |
3 |
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November
NovemberStrongest magnitude |
6.9 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 |
0 |
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6.0−6.9 |
2 |
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Date |
Country and location |
Mw |
Depth (km) |
MMI |
Notes |
Casualties |
Dead |
Injured |
| | | | | | | |
7000200000000000000♠2[26] | Indonesia, southwest of the Mentawai Islands | 6.9 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"|
| Depth unknown. | | |
7000600000000000000♠6[27] | Russia, Kuril Islands | 6.9 | 0.0 | data-sort-value="" class="nowrap"|
| Depth unknown. | | |
References
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. January 11, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. January 15, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Significant Earthquake: SW. SUMATRA". National Geophysical Data Center. February 6, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "M 6.7 - western Sichuan, China". United States Geological Survey. February 9, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Significant Earthquake: ALASKA: GULF OF ALASKA". National Geophysical Data Center. February 14, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. March 5, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. March 12, 1908. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Significant Earthquake: INDONESIA: TIMOR". National Geophysical Data Center. March 23, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. March 26, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Significant Earthquake: MEXICO: GUERRERO". National Geophysical Data Center. March 26, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. March 27, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. April 16, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. April 19, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. April 22, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. May 3, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. May 5, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. May 15, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. May 17, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. August 17, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "M 6.9 - western Xizang". United States Geological Survey. August 20, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. September 21, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. October 6, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. October 13, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. October 23, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. October 24, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. November 2, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. November 6, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. December 12, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "M 7.0 - Myanmar". United States Geological Survey. December 12, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "M 7.0 - Sicily, Italy". United States Geological Survey. December 28, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Significant Earthquake: ITALY: MESSINA, SICILY, CALABRIA". National Geophysical Data Center. December 28, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Tsunami Event: MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA". National Geophysical Data Center. December 28, 1908. Retrieved November 18, 2015.