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Earthquake history: Worldwide archive

The historical catalogue includes USGS M6+ from 1900, M4.5+ from 1970 and delivered events since the project began. It is not a complete record of all small earthquakes.

Known events in this window: 490 · 2026 · February

  1. 5.1mb

    Langgur · ID

    146.2 km SSW · -6.8°, 132.1°

    Depth:
    10.3 km
    Source:
    USGS
  2. 4.6mb

    Kainantu · PG

    90.6 km ENE · -5.9°, 146.6°

    Depth:
    74.7 km
    Source:
    USGS
  3. 5.2mb

    Hihifo · TO

    92.4 km NE · -15.4°, -173.2°

    Depth:
    10 km
    Source:
    USGS
  4. 4.6mb

    Malango · SB

    144.9 km WNW · -9.1°, 158.5°

    Depth:
    10 km
    Source:
    USGS
  5. 5mww

    Saumlaki · ID

    232 km NW · -6.5°, 129.8°

    Depth:
    158.9 km
    Source:
    USGS
  6. 5mb

    Klyuchi · RU

    46.1 km ESE · 56.2°, 161.6°

    Depth:
    77.7 km
    Source:
    USGS
  7. 4.6mb

    Grytviken · GS

    594.2 km ESE · -56.2°, -27.7°

    Depth:
    120.8 km
    Source:
    USGS
  8. 4.5mb

    Munda · SB

    29.4 km S · -8.6°, 157.2°

    Depth:
    10 km
    Source:
    USGS
  9. 4.8mb

    Mysovoe · UA

    24.1 km NW · 45.6°, 35.7°

    Depth:
    10 km
    Source:
    USGS
  10. 5.3mww

    Tuatapere · NZ

    178.6 km WSW · -46.6°, 165.5°

    Depth:
    10 km
    Source:
    USGS
  11. 4.5mb

    Hanga Roa · CL

    598.4 km NNW · -22.4°, -112.2°

    Depth:
    10 km
    Source:
    USGS
  12. 4.5mb

    Kirumba · CD

    24.3 km WNW · -1°, 29.1°

    Depth:
    11.9 km
    Source:
    USGS
  13. 4.9mb

    Kimbe · PG

    123 km SE · -6.3°, 151°

    Depth:
    10 km
    Source:
    USGS
  14. 4.8mb

    Grytviken · GS

    812.4 km ESE · -57.6°, -24.9°

    Depth:
    29.6 km
    Source:
    USGS
  15. 4.7mb

    Fo‘ui · TO

    560.4 km WSW · -23.6°, 179.9°

    Depth:
    529.2 km
    Source:
    USGS
  16. 4.5mb

    Rŭshon · TJ

    29.3 km ESE · 37.8°, 71.9°

    Depth:
    107.2 km
    Source:
    USGS
  17. 4.6mb

    'Ohonua · TO

    94.3 km ENE · -21.1°, -174.1°

    Depth:
    10 km
    Source:
    USGS
  18. 4.9mb

    Lata · SB

    71.7 km SSE · -11.3°, 166.1°

    Depth:
    35.6 km
    Source:
    USGS
  19. 4.6mb

    Sangay · PH

    41.9 km WSW · 6.2°, 123.7°

    Depth:
    10 km
    Source:
    USGS
  20. 4.5mb

    Sangay · PH

    37.1 km WSW · 6.3°, 123.8°

    Depth:
    10 km
    Source:
    USGS

Catalogue coverage

The historical catalogue includes USGS M6+ from 1900, M4.5+ from 1970 and delivered events since the project began. It is not a complete record of all small earthquakes.

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