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Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1976
Strongest magnitude | New Zealand, Kermadec Islands, January 14 Philippines, Mindanao, August 16 (both Magnitude 8.0) |
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Deadliest | China, Hebei Province (Magnitude 7.5), July 27, 242,769 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 286,873 |
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Number by magnitude |
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9.0+ | 0 |
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8.0–8.9 | 2 |
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7.0–7.9 | 12 |
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6.0–6.9 | 59 |
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5.0–5.9 | 1,665 |
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4.0–4.9 | 2,544 |
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This is a list of earthquakes in 1976. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in damage and/or casualties, or are notable for some other reason. All dates are listed according to UTC time. Maximum intensities are indicated on the Mercalli intensity scale and are sourced from United States Geological Survey (USGS) ShakeMap data. The main point of note from this year was the devastation seen across the globe from several catastrophic events. Several countries experienced their worst ever natural disasters. Chronologically, Guatemala in February suffered 23,000 deaths. Indonesia in June had an earthquake causing 6,000 deaths. China in July had officially 242,000 deaths from the 1976 Tangshan earthquake. This was the worst toll from an earthquake for over 400 years. Shortly afterwards the Philippines had 8,000 fatalities. Towards the year end Turkey had an event resulting in 5,000 deaths. Although not as devastating Italy had nearly 1,000 deaths in May with subsequent aftershocks causing further destruction.
By death toll
Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
1 | 242,769 | 7.5 | China, Hebei Province | XI (Extreme) | 23.0 | July 27 |
2 | 23,000 | 7.5 | Guatemala, Izabal Department | IX (Violent) | 5.0 | February 4 |
3 | 8,000 | 8.0 | Philippines, Mindanao | VIII (Severe) | 33.0 | August 16 |
4 | 6,000 | 7.1 | Indonesia, Papua (province) | VII (Very strong) | 33.0 | June 25 |
5 | 5,000 | 7.3 | Turkey, Van Province | X (Extreme) | 36.0 | November 24 |
6 | 978 | 6.5 | Italy, Fruili Venezia Giulia | X (Extreme) | 9.0 | May 6 |
7 | 573 | 6.5 | Indonesia, Bali | VII (Very strong) | 40.0 | July 14 |
8 | 133 | 7.1 | Indonesia, Papua (province) | VIII (Severe) | 33.0 | October 29 |
= 9 | 101 | 6.9 | China, Yunnan | IX (Violent) | 8.0 | May 29 |
= 9 | 101 | 7.0 | China, Yunnan | IX (Violent) | 10.0 | May 29 |
= 9 | 101 | 7.4 | China, Hebei Province | IX (Violent) | 26.0 | July 28 |
10 | 49 | 5.6 | Afghanistan, Balkh Province | VIII (Severe) | 33.0 | March 19 |
11 | 17 | 6.2 | Iran, South Khorasan Province | VIII (Severe) | 13.0 | November 7 |
12 | 11 | 6.0 | Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia | IX (Violent) | 10.0 | September 15 |
13 | 10 | 6.7 | Ecuador, Esmeraldas Province | VIII (Severe) | 9.0 | April 9 |
Listed are earthquakes with at least 10 dead.
By magnitude
Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
= 1 | 8.0 | 0 | New Zealand, Kermadec Islands | VII (Very strong) | 33.0 | January 14 |
= 1 | 8.0 | 8,000 | Philippines, Mindanao | VIII (Severe) | 33.0 | August 16 |
= 2 | 7.5 | 23,000 | Guatemala, Izabel Department | VIII (Severe) | 5.0 | February 4 |
= 2 | 7.5 | 242,769 | China, Hebei Province | XI (Extreme) | 23.0 | July 27 |
3 | 7.4 | 101 | China, Hebei Province | IX (Violent) | 26.0 | July 28 |
4 | 7.3 | 5,000 | Turkey, Van Province | X (Extreme) | 36.0 | November 24 |
= 5 | 7.1 | 6,000 | Indonesia, Papua (province) | VII (Very strong) | 33.0 | June 25 |
= 5 | 7.1 | 133 | Indonesia, Papua (province) | VIII (Severe) | 33.0 | October 29 |
= 6 | 7.0 | 0 | Soviet Union, Kuril Islands, Russia | VIII (Severe) | 41.0 | January 21 |
= 6 | 7.0 | 0 | Soviet Union, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan | IX (Violent) | 33.0 | April 8 |
= 6 | 7.0 | 0 | Soviet Union, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan | X (Extreme) | 10.0 | May 17 |
= 6 | 7.0 | 101 | China, Yunnan | IX (Violent) | 10.0 | May 29 |
= 6 | 7.0 | 0 | Indonesia, Sumatra | VI (Strong) | 33.0 | June 20 |
= 6 | 7.0 | 5 | Panama | IX (Violent) | 3.0 | July 11 |
Listed are earthquakes with at least 7.0 magnitude.
By month
January
JanuaryStrongest magnitude | 8.0 Mw New Zealand |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 1 |
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7.0–7.9 | 1 |
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6.0–6.9 | 3 |
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5.0–5.9 | 235 |
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4.0–4.9 | 306 |
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February
FebruaryStrongest magnitude | 7.5 Mw Guatemala |
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Deadliest | 7.5 Mw Guatemala 23,000 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 23,000 |
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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 | 2 |
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5.0–5.9 | 128 |
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4.0–4.9 | 189 |
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Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
Dead | Injured |
4[8][9][10] | Guatemala, Izabal Department | 7.5 | 5.0 | IX | The 1976 Guatemala earthquake caused major destruction in Guatemala. 23,000 people died and 76,000 were injured. Major damage was caused to property and infrastructure. Damage costs were $2.147 billion (1976 rate). Many aftershocks followed with additional damage being caused to weakened structures. | 23,000 | 76,000 |
6[11][12] | Papua New Guinea, Madang Province | 6.0 | 37.0 | VI | | | |
15[13] | Philippines, northeast of Samar | 6.1 | 33.0 | | | | |
March
MarchStrongest magnitude | 6.8 Mw New Zealand |
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Deadliest | 5.6 Mw Afghanistan 49 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 55 |
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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 | 5 |
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5.0–5.9 | 119 |
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4.0–4.9 | 193 |
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Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
Dead | Injured |
3[14][15] | Indonesia, north of Flores | 6.0 | 30.0 | V | | | |
4[16][17] | New Hebrides, Vanuatu | 6.4 | 90.0 | VI | | | |
8[18] | United Kingdom, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands | 6.1 | 47.0 | | | | |
13[19][20] | Papua New Guinea, west of Bougainville Island | 6.1 | 50.0 | V | | | |
13[21][22][23] | Guatemala, Chimaltenango Department | 5.4 | 5.0 | VII | Aftershock of February 4 event. 4 people were killed and 50 were injured. Some additional damage was caused. | 4 | 50 |
19[24][25][26] | Afghanistan, Balkh Province | 5.6 | 33.0 | VIII | 49 people were killed and 59 were injured. 1,137 homes were destroyed and another 559 damaged. | 49 | 59 |
24[27] | New Zealand, Kermadec Islands | 6.8 | 33.0 | | Aftershock of January 14 event. | | |
25[28][29][30] | Turkey, Ardahan Province | 4.8 | 18.0 | VI | 2 people were killed and 6 were injured. Some damage was reported. | 2 | 6 |
April
AprilStrongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw Soviet Union, Uzbekistan |
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Deadliest | 6.7 Mw Ecuador 10 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 14 |
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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 | 5 |
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5.0–5.9 | 95 |
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4.0–4.9 | 204 |
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Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
Dead | Injured |
6[31][32] | Papua New Guinea, north of New Britain | 6.4 | 21.0 | VI | | | |
8[33][34][35] | Soviet Union, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan | 7.0 | 33.0 | IX | Doublet earthquake along with later event on May 17. Major damage was reported. | | |
8[36][37] | Soviet Union, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan | 6.2 | 33.0 | VIII | Aftershock. | | |
9[38][39][40] | Ecuador, Esmeraldas Province | 6.7 | 9.0 | VIII | 10 people died and property damages were around $4 million (1976 rate). | 10 | |
10[41][42] | Papua New Guinea, west of Bougainville Island | 6.0 | 54.0 | IV | | | |
22[43][44] | Iran, Fars Province | 6.0 | 24.0 | VII | | | |
29[45][46][47] | Turkey, Ardahan Province | 5.5 | 44.0 | VII | 4 people were killed and some damage was caused. | 4 | |
May
MayStrongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw 2 events. |
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Deadliest | 6.5 Mw Italy 978 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 1,180 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 2 |
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6.0–6.9 | 7 |
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5.0–5.9 | 122 |
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4.0–4.9 | 230 |
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Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
Dead | Injured |
4[48][49] | New Zealand, South Island | 6.6 | 19.0 | VII | | | |
5[50] | New Zealand, Kermadec Islands | 6.8 | 35.0 | | Aftershock of January 14 event. | | |
6[51][52][53] | Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia | 6.5 | 9.0 | X | The 1976 Friuli earthquake caused 978 deaths and 1,700 injuries. Major property damage was caused. Costs were $3.6 billion (1976 rate). | 990 | 1,700 |
11[54][55] | Greece, Ionian Sea | 6.4 | 33.0 | V | | | |
15[56][57] | Peru, Junin Region | 6.6 | 33.0 | VII | | | |
17[58][59][60] | Soviet Union, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan | 7.0 | 10.0 | X | Doublet earthquake along with event on April 8. Property damage costs were $85 million (1976 rate). | | |
29[61][62][63] | China, Yunnan | 6.9 | 8.0 | IX | Doublet earthquake. At least 101 people were killed and major damage was caused. | 101 | |
29[64][65][66] | China, Yunnan | 7.0 | 10.0 | IX | |
31[67][68] | China, Yunnan | 6.2 | 14.0 | VII | Aftershock. | | |
June
JuneStrongest magnitude | 7.1 Mw Indonesia |
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Deadliest | 7.1 Mw Indonesia 6,000 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 6,000 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 2 |
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6.0–6.9 | 6 |
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5.0–5.9 | 130 |
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4.0–4.9 | 200 |
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Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
Dead | Injured |
3[69][70] | Papua New Guinea, southeast of New Ireland (island) | 6.2 | 88.0 | VI | | | |
5[71][72] | United Kingdom, Solomon Islands | 6.2 | 61.0 | V | | | |
7[73][74] | Philippines, east of Catanduanes | 6.4 | 33.0 | V | | | |
7[75][76][77] | Mexico, Guerrero | 6.4 | 45.0 | VI | Some damage was caused. | | |
17[78][79] | Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia | 6.1 | 24.0 | VII | Aftershock of May 6 event. | | |
20[80][81] | Indonesia, off the west coast of northern Sumatra | 7.0 | 33.0 | VI | | | |
25[82][83][84] | Indonesia, Papua (province) | 7.1 | 33.0 | VII | The 1976 Papua earthquake caused in total 6,000 deaths. Major damage was caused. | 6,000 | |
26[85][86] | Indonesia, Talaud Islands | 6.5 | 33.0 | VIII | | | |
July
JulyStrongest magnitude | 7.5 Mw China |
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Deadliest | 7.5 Mw China 242,769 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 243,347 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 3 |
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6.0–6.9 | 7 |
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5.0–5.9 | 149 |
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4.0–4.9 | 271 |
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Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
Dead | Injured |
11[87][88][89] | Panama, off the south coast | 6.7 | 22.0 | VIII | Foreshock. Some damage was caused. | | |
11[90][91][92] | Panama, off the south coast | 7.0 | 3.0 | IX | 5 people were killed and 7 were injured. Further damage was reported. | 5 | 7 |
14[93][94][95] | Indonesia, Bali | 6.5 | 40.0 | VII | The 1976 Bali earthquake caused 573 deaths. Another 4,755 people were injured. Damage costs were $195 million (1976 rate). | 573 | 4,755 |
17[96][97] | Papua New Guinea, New Ireland (island) | 6.6 | 53.0 | VII | | | |
21[98][99] | China, Yunnan | 6.3 | 9.0 | VII | Aftershock of May 29 event. | | |
26[100][101][102] | Malaysia, Sabah | 6.2 | 33.0 | VII | The 1976 Sabah earthquake resulted in some damage. | | |
27[103][104][105] | China, Hebei | 7.5 | 23.0 | XI | This was the deadliest event of the 20th century, and one of the deadliest events of all time. Deadliest event of 1976. The 1976 Tangshan earthquake struck causing devastation to the area. 242,769 people died according to official information. Around 799,000 were hurt. Property damage was extensive with costs reaching $5.6 billion (1976 rate). | 242,769 | 799,000 |
28[106][107][108] | China, Hebei | 7.4 | 26.0 | IX | Aftershock resulted in at least 101 more deaths. Many homes collapsed. | 101 | |
28[109][110] | New Hebrides, Vanuatu | 6.0 | 5.0 | VI | | | |
28[111][112] | Soviet Union, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Tajikistan | 6.1 | 50.0 | V | | | |
28[113][114] | Soviet Union, Chechnya, Russia | 6.1 | 21.0 | VII | | | |
August
AugustStrongest magnitude | 8.0 Mw Philippines |
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Deadliest | 8.0 Mw Philippines 8,000 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 8,005 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 1 |
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7.0–7.9 | 0 |
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6.0–6.9 | 7 |
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5.0–5.9 | 150 |
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4.0–4.9 | 214 |
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Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
Dead | Injured |
2[115][116] | New Hebrides, Vanuatu | 6.9 | 52.0 | VI | | | |
12[117][118] | Burma, Kachin State | 6.4 | 27.0 | VI | | | |
16[119][120] | China, Sichuan | 6.9 | 16.0 | VII | 1976 Songpan-Pingwu earthquake. | | |
16[121][122][123][124] | Philippines, off the south coast of Mindanao | 8.0 | 33.0 | VIII | Largest event of 1976. The 1976 Moro Gulf earthquake caused extensive destruction mostly through a tsunami which followed the shaking. In total 8,000 people were killed and 10,000 were hurt. Damages of $134 million (1976 rate) were caused. | 8,000 | 10,000 |
17[125][126] | Philippines, off the northeast coast of Mindanao | 6.0 | 34.0 | V | | | |
17[127][128][129] | Philippines, off the south coast of Mindanao | 6.8 | 22.0 | IX | The strong aftershock caused at least 1 additional death and further damage. | 1 | |
19[130][131][132] | Turkey, Denizli Province | 5.0 | 3.0 | VIII | 4 people were killed and 50 injured. 1,800 homes were damaged. | 4 | 50 |
21[133][134] | China, Sichuan | 6.4 | 33.0 | VI | Aftershock of August 16 event. | | |
23[135][136] | China, Sichuan | 6.7 | 33.0 | VII | Aftershock of August 16 event. | | |
September
SeptemberStrongest magnitude | 6.5 Mw New Zealand |
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Deadliest | 6.0 Mw Italy 11 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 16 |
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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 | 3 |
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5.0–5.9 | 156 |
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4.0–4.9 | 198 |
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Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
Dead | Injured |
11[137][138][139] | Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia | 5.5 | 16.0 | VII | Aftershock of May 6 event. 5 people died and at least 51 were injured. Some damage was caused. | 5 | 51 |
15[140][141][142] | Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia | 6.0 | 10.0 | IX | Aftershock of May 6 event. Another 11 people were killed and at least 51 were injured. Some damage was caused. | 11 | 51 |
15[143][144][145] | Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia | 5.9 | 17.0 | IX | Aftershock of May 6 event. At least 51 people were injured and further damage was reported. | | 51 |
29[146][147] | Philippines, Mindanao | 6.0 | 41.0 | VI | Aftershock of August 16 event. | | |
30[148] | New Zealand, Kermadec Islands | 6.5 | 32.0 | | | | |
October
OctoberStrongest magnitude | 7.1 Mw Indonesia |
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Deadliest | 7.1 Mw Indonesia 133 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 133 |
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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 | 1 |
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5.0–5.9 | 126 |
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4.0–4.9 | 182 |
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Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
Dead | Injured |
12[149][150] | United Kingdom, Solomon Islands | 6.0 | 106.0 | IV | | | |
25[151] | Soviet Union, Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic | 4.5 | 33.0 | V | The Osmussaar earthquake is the largest ever recorded in Estonia. Some damage was caused. | | |
29[152][153][154] | Indonesia, Papua (province) | 7.1 | 33.0 | VIII | 133 deaths were caused. Some homes sustained damage. | 133 | |
November
NovemberStrongest magnitude | 7.3 Mw Turkey |
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Deadliest | 7.3 Mw Turkey 5,000 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 5,018 |
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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 | 10 |
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5.0–5.9 | 116 |
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4.0–4.9 | 159 |
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Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
Dead | Injured |
6[155][156] | China, Sichuan | 6.5 | 33.0 | VII | | | |
7[157][158][159] | Iran, South Khorasan Province | 6.2 | 13.0 | VIII | 17 people were killed and major damage was caused. | 17 | |
7[160][161] | Philippines, Mindanao | 6.8 | 60.0 | VII | | | |
8[162] | Japan, off the east coast of Honshu | 6.0 | 38.0 | | | | |
15[163][164] | China, Tianjin | 6.3 | 15.0 | VII | Aftershock of July 27 event. | | |
18[165][166] | United Kingdom, Solomon Islands | 6.5 | 33.0 | VI | | | |
18[167][168] | Indonesia, Papua (province) | 6.3 | 33.0 | IX | | | |
22[169][170] | Philippines, off the south coast of Mindanao | 6.0 | 60.0 | IV | Aftershock of August 16 event. | | |
24[171][172][173] | Turkey, Van Province | 7.3 | 36.0 | X | The 1976 Çaldıran–Muradiye earthquake caused 5,000 deaths and at least 101 injuries. $60 million (1976 rate) in property destruction was caused. | 5,000 | 101 |
26[174][175] | United States, off the coast of northern California | 6.3 | 41.8 | V | | | |
27[176][177][178] | Afghanistan, Badakhshan Province | 6.1 | 190.0 | V | Some damage was reported. | | |
30[179][180][181] | Chile, Tarapaca Region | 6.5 | 82.0 | VIII | 1 person died with a further 13 injured. Some damage was reported. | 1 | 13 |
December
DecemberStrongest magnitude | 6.7 Mw Canada |
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Deadliest | 5.2 Mw South Africa 4 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 4 |
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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 | 1 |
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5.0–5.9 | 139 |
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4.0–4.9 | 198 |
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Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
Dead | Injured |
8[182][183][184] | South Africa, Orange Free State (province) | 5.2 | 33.0 | VII | 4 people died and another 36 sustained injuries. Some damage was caused. | 4 | 36 |
20[185] | Canada, west of Vancouver Island | 6.7 | 10.0 | | | | |
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- ^ "M 5.5 – eastern Turkey". United States Geological Survey. April 29, 1976. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
- ^ "M 5.5 – eastern Turkey". United States Geological Survey. April 29, 1976. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: TURKEY". National Geophysical Data Center. April 29, 1976. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.6 – South Island of New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. May 4, 1976. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.6 – South Island of New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. May 4, 1976. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.8 – Kermadec Islands, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. May 5, 1976. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.5 – Austria-Italy-Slovenia border region". United States Geological Survey. May 6, 1976. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.5 – Austria-Italy-Slovenia border region". United States Geological Survey. May 6, 1976. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: ITALY: NE, BALKANS NW: SLOVENIA: NW". National Geophysical Data Center. May 6, 1976. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.4 – Ionian Sea". United States Geological Survey. May 11, 1976. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.4 – Ionian Sea". United States Geological Survey. May 11, 1976. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.6 – central Peru". United States Geological Survey. May 15, 1976. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.6 – central Peru". United States Geological Survey. May 15, 1976. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "M 7.0 – western Uzbekistan". United States Geological Survey. May 17, 1976. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "M 7.0 – western Uzbekistan". United States Geological Survey. May 17, 1976. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: UZBEKISTAN: GAZLI, BUKHARA". National Geophysical Data Center. May 17, 1976. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.9 – Myanmar-China border region". United States Geological Survey. May 29, 1976. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.9 – Myanmar-China border region". United States Geological Survey. May 29, 1976. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: CHINA: YUNNAN PROVINCE: LUNGLING-LUSHI". National Geophysical Data Center. May 29, 1976. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "M 7.0 – Myanmar-China border region". United States Geological Survey. May 29, 1976. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "M 7.0 – Myanmar-China border region". United States Geological Survey. May 29, 1976. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: CHINA: YUNNAN PROVINCE: LUNGLING-LUSHI". National Geophysical Data Center. May 29, 1976. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.2 – Myanmar-China border region". United States Geological Survey. May 31, 1976. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.2 – Myanmar-China border region". United States Geological Survey. May 31, 1976. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.2 – New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. June 3, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.2 – New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. June 3, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.2 – Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. June 5, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.2 – Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. June 5, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.4 – Catanduanes, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. June 7, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.4 – Catanduanes, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. June 7, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.4 – Guerrero, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. June 7, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.4 – Guerrero, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. June 7, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: MEXICO: MEXICO CITY". National Geophysical Data Center. June 7, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.1 – northern Italy". United States Geological Survey. June 17, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.1 – northern Italy". United States Geological Survey. June 17, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 7.0 – northern Sumatra, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. June 20, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 7.0 – northern Sumatra, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. June 20, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 7.1 – Papua, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. June 25, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 7.1 – Papua, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. June 25, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: INDONESIA: NEW GUINEA: IRIAN JAYA". National Geophysical Data Center. June 25, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.5 – Kepulauan Talaud, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. June 26, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.5 – Kepulauan Talaud, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. June 26, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.7 – Panama". United States Geological Survey. July 11, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.7 – Panama". United States Geological Survey. July 11, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: PANAMA: DARIEN". National Geophysical Data Center. July 11, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 7.0 – Panama". United States Geological Survey. July 11, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 7.0 – Panama". United States Geological Survey. July 11, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: PANAMA: DARIEN". National Geophysical Data Center. July 11, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.5 – Bali region, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. July 14, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.5 – Bali region, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. July 14, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: INDONESIA: BALI". National Geophysical Data Center. July 14, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.6 – New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. July 17, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.6 – New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. July 17, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.3 – Myanmar-China border region". United States Geological Survey. July 21, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.3 – Myanmar-China border region". United States Geological Survey. July 21, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.2 – Sabah, Malaysia". United States Geological Survey. July 26, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.2 – Sabah, Malaysia". United States Geological Survey. July 26, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: MALAYSIA: SABAH: LAHAD,DATU,KANAK". National Geophysical Data Center. July 26, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 7.5 – Tianjin-Hebei border region, China". United States Geological Survey. July 27, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 7.5 – Tianjin-Hebei border region, China". United States Geological Survey. July 27, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: CHINA: NE: TANGSHAN". National Geophysical Data Center. July 27, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 7.4 – Hebei, China". United States Geological Survey. July 28, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 7.4 – Hebei, China". United States Geological Survey. July 28, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: CHINA: NE: TANGSHAN". National Geophysical Data Center. July 27, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.0 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. July 28, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.0 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. July 28, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.1 – Tajikistan". United States Geological Survey. July 28, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.1 – Tajikistan". United States Geological Survey. July 28, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.1 – Caucasus region, Russia". United States Geological Survey. July 28, 1976. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.1 – Caucasus region, Russia". United States Geological Survey. July 28, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.9 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. August 2, 1976. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.9 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. August 2, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.4 – Myanmar". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 1976. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.4 – Myanmar". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.9 – Sichuan-Gansu border region, China". United States Geological Survey. August 16, 1976. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.9 – Sichuan-Gansu border region, China". United States Geological Survey. August 16, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 7.9 – Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. August 16, 1976. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "M 7.9 – Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. August 16, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: PHILIPPINES: MINDANAO: S". National Geophysical Data Center. August 16, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Tsunami Event: MORO GULF". National Geophysical Data Center. August 16, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.0 – Leyte, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. August 17, 1976. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.0 – Leyte, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. August 17, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.8 – Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. August 17, 1976. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.8 – Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. August 17, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: PHILIPPINES: MINDANAO". National Geophysical Data Center. August 17, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 5.0 – western Turkey". United States Geological Survey. August 19, 1976. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "M 5.0 – western Turkey". United States Geological Survey. August 19, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: TURKEY: DENIZLI". National Geophysical Data Center. August 19, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.4 – Sichuan-Gansu border region, China". United States Geological Survey. August 21, 1976. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.4 – Sichuan-Gansu border region, China". United States Geological Survey. August 21, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.7 – Sichuan-Gansu border region, China". United States Geological Survey. August 23, 1976. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.7 – Sichuan-Gansu border region, China". United States Geological Survey. August 23, 1976. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "M 5.5 – Austria-Italy-Slovenia border region". United States Geological Survey. September 11, 1976. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "M 5.5 – Austria-Italy-Slovenia border region". United States Geological Survey. September 11, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: ITALY: NORTHEASTERN". National Geophysical Data Center. September 11, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.0 – Austria-Italy-Slovenia border region". United States Geological Survey. September 15, 1976. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.0 – Austria-Italy-Slovenia border region". United States Geological Survey. September 15, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: ITALY: NORTHEASTERN". National Geophysical Data Center. September 15, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 5.9 – Austria-Italy-Slovenia border region". United States Geological Survey. September 15, 1976. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "M 5.9 – Austria-Italy-Slovenia border region". United States Geological Survey. September 15, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: ITALY-BALKANS NW". National Geophysical Data Center. September 15, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.0 – Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. September 29, 1976. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.0 – Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. September 29, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.5 – Kermadec Islands, New Zealand". United States Geological Survey. September 30, 1976. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.0 – Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. October 12, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.0 – Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. October 12, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 4.5 – Estonia". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 1976. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ "M 7.1 – Papua, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. October 29, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ "M 7.1 – Papua, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. October 29, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: INDONESIA: NEW GUINEA: IRIAN JAYA: JAYAWIJAYA". National Geophysical Data Center. October 29, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.5 – western Sichuan, China". United States Geological Survey. November 6, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.5 – western Sichuan, China". United States Geological Survey. November 6, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.2 – eastern Iran". United States Geological Survey. November 7, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.2 – eastern Iran". United States Geological Survey. November 7, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: IRAN: KHORASAN PROVINCE". National Geophysical Data Center. November 7, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.8 – Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. November 7, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.8 – Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. November 7, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.0 – near the east coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. November 8, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.3 – Tianjin-Hebei border region, China". United States Geological Survey. November 15, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.3 – Tianjin-Hebei border region, China". United States Geological Survey. November 15, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.5 – Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. November 18, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.5 – Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. November 18, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.3 – near the south coast of Papua, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. November 18, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.3 – near the south coast of Papua, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. November 18, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.0 – Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. November 22, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.0 – Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. November 22, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 7.3 – Turkey-Iran border region". United States Geological Survey. November 24, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ "M 7.3 – Turkey-Iran border region". United States Geological Survey. November 24, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: TURKEY: MURADIYE". National Geophysical Data Center. November 24, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.3 – offshore Northern California". United States Geological Survey. November 26, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.3 – offshore Northern California". United States Geological Survey. November 26, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.1 – Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan". United States Geological Survey. November 27, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.1 – Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan". United States Geological Survey. November 27, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: AFGHANISTAN; TAJIKISTAN: KHOROG". National Geophysical Data Center. November 27, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.5 – Tarapaca, Chile". United States Geological Survey. November 30, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ "M 6.5 – Tarapaca, Chile". United States Geological Survey. November 30, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: CHILE: POZO ALMONTE, OFICINA VICTORIA, ARICA". National Geophysical Data Center. November 30, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 5.2 – South Africa". United States Geological Survey. December 8, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ "M 5.2 – South Africa". United States Geological Survey. December 8, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "Significant Earthquake: SOUTH AFRICA". National Geophysical Data Center. December 8, 1976. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "M 6.7 – Vancouver Island, Canada region". United States Geological Survey. December 20, 1976. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
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- Guatemala (7.5, Feb 4) †
- Friuli (6.5, May 6) †
- Longling (7.0, May 29)
- Papua (7.1, June 25) †
- Bali (6.5, July 14) †
- Sabah (6.2, July 26)
- Tangshan (7.8, July 28) †‡
- Songpan–Pingwu (6.7, Aug 16) †
- Moro Gulf (8.0, Aug 17) †
- Çaldıran–Muradiye (7.3, Nov 24) †
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† indicates earthquake resulting in at least 30 deaths ‡ indicates the deadliest earthquake of the year |