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Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1912
Strongest magnitude | 2 events reached magnitude 7.5 |
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Deadliest | Ottoman Empire, Tekirdağ Province August 9 (Magnitude 7.1) 3,000 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 3,153 |
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Number by magnitude |
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9.0+ | 0 |
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This is a list of earthquakes in 1912. 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. Turkey had an event in August which resulted in 3,000 deaths.
Overall
By death toll
Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
1 | 3,000 | 7.1 | Ottoman Empire, Tekirdağ Province | ( ) | 15.0 | August 9 |
2 | 140 | 6.9 | Mexico, State of Mexico | X (Extreme) | 15.0 | November 19 |
3 | 101 | 7.0 | Peru, Piura Region | X (Extreme) | 0.0 | July 24 |
4 | 51 | 6.5 | Greece, Zakynthos | X (Extreme) | 15.0 | January 24 |
- Note: At least 10 casualties
By magnitude
Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
= 1 | 7.5 | 1 | British Raj, Shan State | IX (Violent) | 15.0 | May 23 |
= 1 | 7.5 | 0 | German New Guinea, east of | ( ) | 15.0 | September 29 |
= 2 | 7.3 | 0 | New Hebrides | ( ) | 260.0 | August 6 |
= 2 | 7.3 | 0 | United States, west of Kodiak Island, Alaska | V (Moderate) | 90.0 | November 7 |
= 2 | 7.3 | 0 | Argentina, Santiago del Estero Province | ( ) | 620.0 | December 7 |
= 3 | 7.2 | 0 | United States, central Alaska | ( ) | 0.0 | July 7 |
= 3 | 7.2 | 0 | Dutch East Indies, Talaud Islands | ( ) | 0.0 | August 17 |
= 4 | 7.1 | 3,000 | Ottoman Empire, Tekirdağ Province | ( ) | 15.0 | August 9 |
= 4 | 7.1 | 0 | Mexico, Chiapas | ( ) | 0.0 | December 9 |
= 5 | 7.0 | 0 | United States, southern Alaska | ( ) | 80.0 | January 31 |
= 5 | 7.0 | 0 | Denmark, Southern Region (Iceland) | XI (Extreme) | 0.0 | May 6 |
= 5 | 7.0 | 101 | Peru, Piura Region | X (Extreme) | 0.0 | July 24 |
= 5 | 7.0 | 0 | Australia, north of Bougainville Island | ( ) | 430.0 | September 1 |
= 5 | 7.0 | 0 | Northern Mariana Islands, Rota (island) | ( ) | 130.0 | October 26 |
- Note: At least 7.0 magnitude
Notable events
January
JanuaryStrongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw United States |
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Deadliest | 6.5 Mw Greece 51 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 51+ |
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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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February
FebruaryStrongest magnitude | 6.0 Mw South Africa |
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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 | 1 |
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Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties |
Dead | Injured |
20[5] | South Africa, Orange Free State | 6.0 | 35.0 | | | | |
March
MarchStrongest magnitude | 6.9 Mw New Hebrides |
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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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April
AprilStrongest magnitude | 6.6 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 | 0 |
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6.0–6.9 | 1 |
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May
MayStrongest magnitude | 7.5 Mw Myanmar |
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Deadliest | 7.5 Mw Myanmar 1 death |
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Total fatalities | 1+ |
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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 | 4 |
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June
JuneStrongest magnitude | 6.9 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 | 0 |
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6.0–6.9 | 6 |
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July
JulyStrongest magnitude | 7.2 Mw United States |
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Deadliest | 7.0 Mw Peru 101 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 101+ |
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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 | 2 |
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August
AugustStrongest magnitude | 7.3 Mw New Hebrides |
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Deadliest | 7.1 Mw Ottoman Empire, 3,000 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 3,000 |
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Number by magnitude |
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8.0–8.9 | 0 |
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7.0–7.9 | 3 |
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6.0–6.9 | 2 |
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September
SeptemberStrongest magnitude | 7.5 Mw Palau |
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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 | 2 |
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6.0–6.9 | 1 |
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October
November
NovemberStrongest magnitude | 7.3 Mw United States |
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Deadliest | 6.9 Mw Mexico 140 deaths |
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Total fatalities | 140 |
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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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December
DecemberStrongest magnitude | 7.3 Mw Argentina |
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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 | 2 |
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6.0–6.9 | 4 |
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