List of earthquakes in 1937

Earthquakes in 1937
Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1937
Strongest magnitude China Qinghai Province, China (Magnitude 7.8) January 7
Deadliest China Shandong Province, China (Magnitude 6.9) July 31 390 deaths
Total fatalities 497
Number by magnitude
9.0+ 0
8.0−8.9 0
7.0−7.9 14
6.0−6.9 64
5.0−5.9 2
← 1936
1938 →

This is a list of earthquakes in 1937. 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 of 497 was the lowest since 1921. China once again bore the brunt of the deadly events. The largest magnitude event was a 7.8 in January in China. Activity was fairly scattered across the planet with China, Indonesia, Mexico, South America, the southern Pacific Ocean islands and Alaska seeing large (7.0+ magnitude) events.

Overall

By death toll

Rank Death toll Magnitude Location Depth (km) Date
1 390 6.9 China Shandong Province, China 25.0 July 31
2 51 5.0 China Shanxi Province, China 0.0 September 15
3 34 7.3 Mexico Veracruz, Mexico 90.0 July 26
4 15 6.3 Peru Pasco Region, Peru 15.0 December 24
  • Note: At least 10 casualties

By magnitude

Rank Magnitude Death toll Location Depth (km) Date
1 7.8 0 China Qinghai Province, China 15.0 January 7
2 7.5 1 Philippines Luzon, Philippines 15.0 August 20
3 7.4 0 Russia Kuril Islands, Russia 30.0 February 21
3 7.4 4 Mexico Guerrero, Mexico 25.0 December 23
4 7.3 0 Fiji Fiji 330.0 April 16
4 7.3 34 Mexico Veracruz, Mexico 90.0 July 26
4 7.3 0 United States Andreanof Islands, Alaska 120.0 September 3
5 7.2 0 Solomon Islands Solomon Islands 15.0 January 25
5 7.2 0 United Kingdom South Sandwich Islands 95.0 September 8
5 7.2 0 Afghanistan Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan 200.0 November 14
6 7.1 0 Peru off the coast of northern Peru 30.0 June 21
6 7.1 0 Ecuador Pastaza Province, Ecuador 175.0 July 19
6 7.1 0 Indonesia Bali Sea, Indonesia 610.0 August 11
7 7.0 0 United States central Alaska 10.0 July 22
  • Note: At least 7.0 magnitude

Notable events

January

February

  • Algeria A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Guelma Province, Algeria on February 10 at an unknown depth. At least one person died and some damage was caused.[9]
  • Russia A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on February 21 at a depth of 30.0 km. Some damage was caused.[10][11]

March

April

  • Fiji A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Fiji on April 2 at a depth of 600.0 km.[17]
  • Indonesia A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off the north coast of Papua (province), Indonesia on April 5 at a depth of 15.0 km.[18]
  • Fiji A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Fiji on April 16 at a depth of 330.0 km.[19]
  • United States A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck south of the Alaska Peninsula on April 29 at a depth of 35.0 km.[20]
  • Russia A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Primorsky Krai, Russia on April 29 at a depth of 370.0 km.[21]

May

June

  • Russia A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on June 8 at a depth of 130.0 km.[30]
  • Mexico A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Chiapas, Mexico on June 8 at a depth of 200.0 km.[31]
  • Peru A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of northern Peru on June 21 at a depth of 30.0 km.[32]

July

  • Indonesia A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck north of Simeulue island, Indonesia on July 1 at a depth of 30.0 km.[33]
  • Vanuatu A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Vanuatu on July 2 at a depth of 35.0 km.[34]
  • Solomon Islands A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on July 4 at a depth of 15.0 km.[35]
  • Solomon Islands A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on July 4 at a depth of 15.0 km.[36]
  • Peru A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Arequipa Region, Peru on July 9 at a depth of 180.0 km.[37]
  • Russia A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia on July 15 at a depth of 140.0 km.[38]
  • Ecuador A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Pastaza Province, Ecuador on July 19 at a depth of 175.0 km.[39]
  • Russia A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck south of Sakhalin, Russia on July 21 at a depth of 400.0 km.[40]
  • United States A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck central Alaska on July 22 at a depth of 10.0 km.[41]
  • Mexico A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Veracruz, Mexico on July 26 at a depth of 90.0 km.[42] Thirty-four people were killed and some damage was caused.[43]
  • Japan A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan on July 26 at a depth of 35.0 km.[44]
  • China A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Shandong Province, China on July 31 at a depth of 25.0 km. Many homes were wrecked, 390 deaths were reported, and many more (at least 101) were injured.[45][46]

August

September

October

November

December

References

  1. ↑ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. January 4, 1937. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  2. ↑ "M6.5 - southeast of Shikoku, Japan". United States Geological Survey. January 5, 1937. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  3. ↑ "M7.8 - southern Qinghai, China". United States Geological Survey. January 7, 1937. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Significant Earthquake CHINA: QINGHAI PROVINCE". National Geophysical Data Center. January 7, 1937. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  5. ↑ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. January 11, 1937. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Significant Earthquake NICARAGUA: CHINANDEGA,PORT CORINTO". National Geophysical Data Center. January 12, 1937. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  7. ↑ "M6.8 - New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. January 23, 1937. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  8. ↑ "M7.2 - Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. January 25, 1937. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Significant Earthquake ALGERIA: GUELMA, LAPAINE". National Geophysical Data Center. February 10, 1937. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  10. ↑ "M7.4 - Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. February 21, 1937. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Significant Earthquake RUSSIA: KURIL ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. February 21, 1937. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  12. ↑ "M6.4 - Costa Rica". United States Geological Survey. March 9, 1937. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  13. ↑ "M6.4 - near the coast of Antofagasta, Chile". United States Geological Survey. March 14, 1937. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
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  20. ↑ "M6.6 - Alaska Peninsula". United States Geological Survey. April 29, 1937. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
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  32. ↑ "M7.1 - near the coast of northern Peru". United States Geological Survey. June 21, 1937. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
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  53. ↑ "Significant Earthquake PHILIPPINES: LUZON". National Geophysical Data Center. August 20, 1937. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
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  66. ↑ "Significant Earthquake INDONESIA: JAVA: JOGYAKARTA: KLUMPIT,PRAMBANAN". National Geophysical Data Center. September 27, 1937. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
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  77. ↑ "Significant Earthquake AFGHANISTAN: HINDU KUSH". National Geophysical Data Center. November 14, 1937. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
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  92. ↑ "Significant Earthquake PERU: HUANCABAMBA,OXAPAMPA,EL PROGRESO,SAN DAVID". National Geophysical Data Center. December 24, 1937. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
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