List of earthquakes in 1995
This is a list of earthquakes in 1995. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in damage or casualties, or are notable for some other reason. All dates are listed according to UTC time.
By death toll edit
| Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6,433 | 6.9 | Japan, Hyōgo | XI (Extreme) | 21.9 | January 16 |
| 2 | 1,989 | 7.1 | Russia, Sakhalin | IX (Violent) | 11.0 | May 27 |
| 3 | 101 | 6.2 | Turkey, Afyon | VIII (Severe) | 33.0 | October 1 |
| 4 | 84 | 6.8 | Indonesia, Jambi | VIII (Severe) | 29.8 | October 7 |
| 5 | 81 | 6.2 | China, Sichuan | VI (Strong) | 10.0 | October 23 |
| 6 | 49 | 8.0 | Mexico, Colima | VIII (Severe) | 40.0 | October 9 |
| 7 | 42 | 6.4 | Colombia, Chocó | V (Moderate) | 73.5 | February 8 |
| 8 | 28 | 6.5 | Greece, Central Greece | VIII (Severe) | 14.2 | June 15 |
| 9 | 14 | 5.6 | China, Gansu | VI (Strong) | 12.8 | July 21 |
| 10 | 11 | 6.9 | East Timor offshore | VIII (Severe) | 11.2 | May 14 |
| 10 | 11 | 6.8 | Myanmar, Shan | VII (Very strong) | 12.5 | July 11 |
| 12 | 10 | 7.2 | Egypt, South Sinai offshore | VIII (Severe) | 18.0 | November 22 |
By magnitude edit
| Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.0 | 49 | Mexico, Colima | VIII (Severe) | 40.0 | October 4 |
| 1 | 8.0 | 3 | Chile, Antofagasta | VII (Very strong) | 46.0 | July 30 |
| 3 | 7.9 | 0 | Russia, Kuril Islands offshore | V (Moderate) | 33.0 | December 3 |
| 4 | 7.7 | 0 | Papua New Guinea, Bougainville offshore | VII (Very strong) | 30.1 | August 16 |
| 4 | 7.7 | 0 | New Caledonia, Loyalty Islands offshore | III (Weak) | 20.2 | May 16 |
| 6 | 7.4 | 3 | Mexico, Guerrero | VII (Very strong) | 23.0 | September 14 |
| 6 | 7.4 | 0 | Tonga, Niuas offshore | V (Moderate) | 21.2 | April 7 |
| 8 | 7.2 | 10 | Egypt, South Sinai offshore | VIII (Severe) | 18.0 | November 22 |
| 8 | 7.2 | 0 | Mexico, Chiapas offshore | VI (Strong) | 159.3 | October 21 |
| 8 | 7.2 | 0 | Papua New Guinea, Bougainville offshore | VII (Very strong) | 33.0 | August 16 |
| 8 | 7.2 | 0 | New Zealand, Kermadec Islands offshore | VI (Strong) | 35.3 | July 3 |
| 8 | 7.2 | 0 | Philippines, Eastern Visayas offshore | VII (Very strong) | 20.7 | April 21 |
| 13 | 7.1 | 0 | Indonesia, Banda Sea offshore | VI (Strong) | 141.9 | December 25 |
| 13 | 7.1 | 0 | Japan, Kagoshima offshore | VII (Very strong) | 28.4 | October 18 |
| 13 | 7.1 | 0 | Northern Mariana Islands offshore | I (Not felt) | 594.9 | August 23 |
| 13 | 7.1 | 1,989 | Russia, Sakhalin | IX (Violent) | 11.0 | May 27 |
| 13 | 7.1 | 0 | Philippines, Eastern Visayas offshore | VII (Very strong) | 16.0 | May 5 |
| 13 | 7.1 | 0 | New Zealand, Gisborne offshore | VII (Very strong) | 21.1 | February 5 |
| 19 | 7.0 | 3 | Ecuador, Morona-Santiago | VIII (Severe) | 24.4 | October 3 |
| 19 | 7.0 | 0 | Japan, Aomori | VII (Very strong) | 26.9 | January 6 |
By month edit
January edit
| Strongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw Japan |
|---|---|
| Deadliest | 6.9 Mw Japan 6,434 deaths |
| Total fatalities | 6,434 |
| Number by magnitude | |
| 9.0+ | 0 |
| 8.0–8.9 | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9 | 1 |
| 6.0–6.9 | 18 |
| Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead | Injured | ||||||
| 5[1] | Russia, Perm, 7 km southwest of Solikamsk | 4.8 | 10.0 | VI | The earthquake severely damaged a mine, and caused subsidence in Solikamsk. | - | - |
| 6[2] | Japan, Iwate offshore, 63 km southeast of Hachinohe | 7.0 | 26.9 | VII | At least 29 people were injured in Aomori and Iwate Prefectures and about 5,000 homes lost water services in the region. | - | 29 |
| 16[3] | United States, Alaska offshore, Rat Islands, 298 km (185 mi) west southwest of Adak | 6.3 | 33.0 | - | - | - | - |
| 16[4] | Japan, Kobe, 8 km south of Akashi | 6.9 | 17.9 | IX | The Great Hanshin Earthquake caused severe and widespread damage, particularly in Kobe. Nearly 400,000 buildings and other infrastructures were damaged beyond repair and many collapsed while fires were triggered which raged in different areas. The quake claimed the lives of 6,434 people while another 43,792 were injured and another 310,000 displaced. Total damage was an estimated $200 billion (USD). It is the deadliest earthquake of 1995 and one of the costliest natural disasters. | 6,434 | 43,792 |
Kozani–Grevena earthquake edit
There was a 6.6 Mw earthquake that occurred in the states of Kozani and Grevena, Greece on May 13, 1995.[5]
Neftegorsk earthquake edit
The 1995 Neftegorsk earthquake was a 7.1 Mw (7.3 MS) earthquake that devastated the town of Neftegorsk in northern Sakhalin Island, Russia on May 27, 1995 at 23:03 Russian time (13:03 UTC).[6]
Neftegorsk was nearly destroyed completely by the earthquake. Approximately 2,000 of the 3,176 residents in the town were killed.[7]
Myanmar–China earthquake edit
The 1995 Myanmar–China earthquake occurred on July 11 at 21:46 UTC in Shan State, Myanmar, near the border with Yunnan. It measured Ms 7.3 and was assigned a maximum intensity of VIII. At least 11 people died and 136 were injured.[8] This was one of a few earthquakes ever successfully predicted, and is attributed to saving many lives.
Antofagasta earthquake edit
The 1995 Antofagasta earthquake was an earthquake with a strength of 8.0 Mw[9] registered on July 30, 1995 at 05:11 UTC (01:11 local time). Its epicenter was located near off the coast in the Chilean Sea near Antofagasta, affecting coastal areas of Antofagasta Region.
Guerrero earthquake edit
The 1995 Guerrero earthquake occurred on September 14, 1995 at 14:04 UTC (08:04 local time). This earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4 Mw, with the epicenter being located in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. Three people were reported dead. In the rural part of southeast Guerrero, many houses with adobe of poor quality suffered heavier damage.[10] The intensity in Copala reached MM VII.[11] The earthquake could be felt strongly along the coast from Michoacán to Chiapas.[12]
Colima-Jalisco earthquake edit
The 1995 Colima–Jalisco earthquake was an 8.0 Mw earthquake which occurred on October 9, 1995 at 15:36 UTC, off the coast of Jalisco, Mexico, with least 49 people dead and 100 more injured. The earthquake triggered a tsunami, which affected a 200 km coast.[13] The Cihuatlan-Manzanillo area, Colima, was more severely affected than other areas. The earthquake was felt in Mexico City and in high-rise buildings in Dallas and Houston.[14]
Chiapas earthquake edit
The 1995 Chiapas earthquake occurred on October 20, 1995 at 20:38 local time (October 21, 1995 at 02:38 UTC). The epicenter was located in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, near Tuxtla Gutiérrez.[15] It had a magnitude of Mw 7.1,[12] or ML 6.5.[16] Building damage was reported. Around 70 people were reported injured. In Tuxtla Gutiérrez, telephone and electricity services were momentarily interrupted.[17]
Wuding earthquake edit
The 1995 Wuding earthquake occurred on October 23, 1995 at 22:46 UTC (October 24, 1995 at 06:46 local time). The epicenter was located near Fenduo Village (芬多村), Fawo Township (发窝乡) of the Wuding County, Yunnan, China. The magnitude of the earthquake was put at Mw 6.2, or Ms 6.5. 53 people were reported dead and 13,903 people injured.[18] Many houses and public buildings were damaged, including the Fawo Middle School (发窝中学) and the Fawo Township Office.[19]
Gulf of Aqaba earthquake edit
The 1995 Gulf of Aqaba earthquake was a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred on November 22, 1995 at 04:15 local time, in the eastern part of Egypt. At least 8 people were killed and 30 were injured in the epicentral region. Damage occurred in many parts of northeastern Egypt as far as Cairo. One person was killed and two slightly injured at Al Bad, Saudi Arabia. Some damage occurred at Jerusalem, Israel and Aqaba, Jordan.[20]
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