Earthquakes in 1911
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List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
List of earthquakes in 1911
Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1911
Strongest magnitude Japan, Ryukyu Islands June 15 (Magnitude 7.9)
Deadliest Iran, Kerman Province April 18 (Magnitude 6.5) 700 deaths
Total fatalities1,326
Number by magnitude
9.0+0
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This is a list of earthquakes in 1911. 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.

Overall

By death toll

Rank Death toll Magnitude Location MMI Depth (km) Date
1 700 6.5  Iran, Kerman Province ( ) 15.0 April 18
2 450 7.7 Russian Empire Kazakhstan, Almaty Province X (Extreme) 20.0 January 3
3 90 7.3 Russian Empire Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region ( ) 15.0 February 18
4 45 7.6  Mexico, Michoacan ( ) 30.0 June 7
5 28 7.3  Mexico, Guerrero IV (Light) 30.0 December 16
6 12 7.9  Japan, Ryukyu Islands ( ) 100.0 June 15

By magnitude

Rank Magnitude Death toll Location MMI Depth (km) Date
1 7.9 12  Japan, Ryukyu Islands ( ) 100.0 June 15
2 7.8 0 German Empire Palau, east of ( ) 15.0 August 16
= 3 7.7 450 Russian Empire Kazakhstan, Almaty Province X (Extreme) 20.0 January 3
= 3 7.7 0 United States Philippines, east of Mindanao X (Extreme) 15.0 July 12
4 7.6 45  Mexico, Michoacan ( ) 30.0 June 7
= 5 7.4 0 Russian Empire Russia, off the east coast of Kamchatka VII (Very strong) 240.0 May 4
= 5 7.4 0  Afghanistan, Badakhshan Province ( ) 190.0 July 4
= 6 7.3 90 Russian Empire Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region ( ) 15.0 February 18
= 6 7.3 0 New Hebrides Vanuatu ( ) 200.0 November 22
= 6 7.3 28  Mexico, Guerrero IV (Light) 30.0 December 16
7 7.2 0  Tonga ( ) 300.0 August 21
= 8 7.1 0  Chile, off the coast of Tarapaca Region ( ) 0.0 September 15
= 8 7.1 0  United States, Rat Islands, Alaska ( ) 0.0 September 17
= 9 7.0 0  Colombia, Magdalena Department ( ) 100.0 April 10
= 9 7.0 0 Netherlands Indonesia, Bali Sea ( ) 370.0 July 5
= 9 7.0 0 Russian Empire Russia, south of Sakhalin ( ) 350.0 September 6
= 9 7.0 0 British Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands ( ) 160.0 October 20

Notable events

January

January
Strongest magnitude7.7 Mw Russian Empire Kazakhstan
Deadliest7.7 Mw Russian Empire Kazakhstan
450 deaths
Total fatalities451+
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.91
5.0–5.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

1[1]  Afghanistan, Balkh Province 6.7 35.0
3[2][3] Russian Empire Kazakhstan, Almaty Province 7.7 20.0 X The 1911 Kebin earthquake caused 450 deaths and major damage. 450
26[4] Qing dynasty China, Hebei Province 5.5 0.0 VII At least 1 death and 1 injury were reported. Many homes were destroyed in the area. The depth was unknown. 1+ 1+
27[5] United States Philippines, Luzon 0.0 0.0 IX Numerous earthquakes struck the area at the time of a major eruption of Taal Volcano. The earthquakes were not large but enough of them struck to cause some homes to be destroyed or damaged. No magnitude or depth information is known.

February

February
Strongest magnitude7.3 Mw Russian Empire Tajikistan
Deadliest7.3 Mw Russian Empire Tajikistan
90 deaths
Total fatalities90
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.92
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

18[6][7] Russian Empire Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region 7.3 15.0 The 1911 Sarez earthquake caused 90 deaths. Many homes were damaged or destroyed. A landslide appears to have contributed to the destruction. 90
18[8] Ottoman Empire North Macedonia, Lake Ohrid 6.7 0.0 X The depth was unknown.
23[9] Empire of Japan Japan, Ryukyu Islands 6.9 5.0

March

March
Strongest magnitude6.8 Mw Empire of Japan Japan
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.92
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

6[10] United States Philippines, southeast of Mindanao 6.6 100.0
24[11] Empire of Japan Japan, southwest Ryukyu Islands 6.8 35.0

April

April
Strongest magnitude7.0 Mw  Colombia
Deadliest6.5 Mw  Iran
700 deaths
Total fatalities700
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.95
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

4[12] Ottoman Empire, Dodecanese Islands 6.0 15.0
10[13]  Colombia, Magdalena Department 7.0 100.0
18[14][15]  Iran, Kerman Province 6.5 15.0 700 deaths were caused and many homes were destroyed. 700
28[16]  Colombia, Vaupes Department 6.9 600.0
28[17]  Fiji, south of 6.5 600.0
30[18] Ottoman Empire,, off the coast of Antalya Province 6.2 180.0

May

May
Strongest magnitude7.4 Mw  Russian Empire
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.90
5.0–5.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

4[19]  Russian Empire, off the east coast of Kamchatka 7.4 240.0 VII
14[20] Qing dynasty China, Guangdong Province 5.5 0.0 VII Many homes were destroyed. Depth unknown.

June

June
Strongest magnitude7.9 Mw Empire of Japan Japan
Deadliest7.6 Mw  Mexico
45 deaths
Total fatalities57
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.92
6.0–6.90
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

7[21][22]  Mexico, Michoacan 7.6 30.0 45 people were killed and a further 22 people were injured. Some damage was caused by the 1911 Michoacan earthquake. 45 22
15[23][24]  Japan, northwest of the Ryukyu Islands 7.9 100.0 Due to the 1911 Kikai Island earthquake 12 people were killed. 422 homes were destroyed. 12

July

July
Strongest magnitude7.7 Mw United States Philippines
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.93
6.0–6.94
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

1[25] Qing dynasty China, Xizang Province 6.5 0.0 Depth unknown.
1[26][27]  United States, central California 6.6 35.0 Some damage was caused.
4[28]  Afghanistan, Badakhshan Province 7.4 190.0
5[29]  Dutch East Indies, Bali Sea 7.0 370.0
11[30]  New Hebrides 6.7 150.0
12[31][32] United States Philippines, east of Mindanao 7.7 15.0 X Many homes were damaged.
19[33]  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands 6.7 200.0

August

August
Strongest magnitude7.8 Mw German Empire Palau
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.92
6.0–6.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

16[34] German Empire Palau, east of 7.8 15.0
21[35]  Tonga 7.2 300.0
27[36]  Mexico, Oaxaca 6.6 100.0

September

September
Strongest magnitude7.1 Mw 2 events
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.93
6.0–6.93
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

6[37]  Russian Empire, south of Sakhalin 7.0 350.0
8[38]  Russian Empire, Kuril Islands 6.5 80.0
12[39]  France, southeast of the Loyalty Islands 6.6 150.0
15[40]  Chile, off the coast of Tarapaca Region 7.1 0.0 Depth unknown.
17[41]  United States, Rat Islands, Alaska 7.1 0.0 Depth unknown.
22[42][43]  United States, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska 6.7 60.0 VIII

October

October
Strongest magnitude7.0 Mw British Solomon Islands
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.92
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

6[44]  Dominican Republic, Monsenor Nouel Province 6.8 0.0 Depth unknown.
14[45] Qing dynasty China, western Xizang Province 6.5 20.0
20[46] British Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands 7.0 160.0

November

November
Strongest magnitude7.3 Mw New Hebrides New Hebrides
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.94
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

8[47]  Japan, southeast of Honshu 6.5 35.0
13[48]  United States, Near Islands, Alaska 6.9 0.0 Depth unknown.
16[49] German Empire German Empire, Baden-Wurttemburg 6.2 40.0
21[50]  Japan, Sea of Japan 6.6 300.0
22[51]  New Hebrides 7.3 200.0

December

December
Strongest magnitude7.3 Mw  Mexico
Deadliest7.3 Mw  Mexico
28 deaths
Total fatalities28
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

16[52][53]  Mexico, Guerrero 7.3 30.0 IV 28 people were killed. 28
31[54]  German New Guinea, Ninigo Islands 6.8 0.0 Depth unknown.

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