List of earthquakes in 2012
   List of earthquakes in 2012 (Earth) Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 2012 (<6.0 in green, 6.0-6.9 in yellow, 7.0–7.9 in orange, 8.0+ in red) | |
| Strongest Earthquake |  Indonesia7.2 Mw |
|---|---|
| Total fatalities | 105 |
| 9.0 Magnitude+ | 0 |
| 8.0-8.9 Magnitude | 0 |
| 7.0-7.9 Magnitude | 2 |
| 6.0–6.9 Magnitude | 18 |
| 5.0–5.9 Magnitude | 335 |
| ← 2011 Earthquakes | |
This is a list of earthquakes in 2012. 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.
Compared to other years
| Magnitude Ranging Between | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Note that an increase in detected earthquake numbers does not necessarily represent an increase in earthquakes per se. Population increase, habitation spread, and advances in earthquake detection technology all contribute to higher earthquake numbers being recorded over time. USGS's Earthquake Myths has more information.
For exact dates and live earthquakes please visit USGS and EMSC web sites
Overall
By death toll
| Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | Depth (km) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105 | 6.7 |  Negros Oriental, Philippines
|
20.0 | February 6 |
- Note: At least 10 casualties
By magnitude
| Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | Depth (km) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.2 | 0 | Sumatra, Indonesia
|
20.5 | January 11 |
| 2 | 7.1 | 0 |  Vanuatu
|
23.1 | February 2 |
- Note: At least 7.0 magnitude
By month
January
| By magnitude | |
|---|---|
| 7.0 Magnitude+ | 1 |
| 6.0–6.9 Magnitude | 11 |
| 5.0–5.9 Magnitude | 150 |
| By death toll | |
| Death toll | 1 |
| Largest earthquake | |
| Indonesia | Magnitude 7.2 |
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan, on January 1, at a depth of 348.5km.[1]
An earthquake swarm of over fifty quakes, including a magnitude 5.1 and a 5.5, struck Christchurch, New Zealand, on January 1.[2][3]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Santa Cruz Islands, on January 8, at a depth of 38.9km.[4]
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia on January 11, at a depth of 20.5km.[5]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the South Shetland Islands on January 15, at a depth of 10.0km.[6]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico on January 21, at a depth of 79.5km.[8]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the South Sandwich Islands region on January 22, at a depth of 13km.[9]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Biobío Region, Chile on January 23, at a depth of 29.7km.[10]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck near the coast of Central Peru on January 30, at a depth of 39.2km.[12]
February
| By magnitude | |
|---|---|
| 7.0 Magnitude+ | 1 |
| 6.0–6.9 Magnitude | 9 |
| 5.0–5.9 Magnitude | 150 |
| By death toll | |
| Death toll | 105 |
| Largest earthquake | |
| Vanuatu | Magnitude 7.1 |
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near island of Efate, Vanuatu on February 2, at a depth of 23.1km. This was later followed by a magnitude 6.0 aftershock, at a depth of 21.7km.[13][14]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck near island of Negros, and Cebu, Philippines on February 6, at a depth of 20km, killing at least 105 people. [17][18]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon, on February 15, at a depth of 10km.[22]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck southwestern Siberia, Russia on February 26, at a depth of 11.7km.[23]
March
| By magnitude | |
|---|---|
| 7.0 Magnitude+ | 0 |
| 6.0–6.9 Magnitude | 1 |
| 5.0–5.9 Magnitude | 16 |
| By death toll | |
| Death toll | 0 |
| Largest earthquake | |
 New Caledonia | Magnitude 6.6 |
A magnitude 6.6 struck off New Caledonia on the 3rd March, at a depth of 15.2km.[24]
References
- ^ Magnitude 6.8 - IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-01-01.
- ^ http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3636018g.html
- ^ http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3636115g.html
- ^ Magnitude 6.6 - SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-01-09.
- ^ Magnitude 7.2 - OFF THE WEST COAST OF SUMATRA. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-01-10.
- ^ Magnitude 6.6 - SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-01-15.
- ^ Magnitude 6.2 - SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-01-15.
- ^ Magnitude 6.2 - OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-01-21.
- ^ Magnitude 6.0 - SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-01-22.
- ^ Magnitude 6.2 - BIOBIO REGION, CHILE. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-01-23.
- ^ Magnitude 6.3 - SOUTH OF THE FIJI ISLANDS. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-01-24.
- ^ Magnitude 6.3 - NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERU. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-01-30.
- ^ Magnitude 7.1 - VANUATU. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-02-02.
- ^ Magnitude 6.0 - VANUATU. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-02-02.
- ^ Magnitude 6.0 - VANUATU. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-02-02.
- ^ Magnitude 6.0 - VANUATU. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-02-05.
- ^ Magnitude 6.7 - NEGROS - CEBU REGION, PHILIPPINES. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-02-06.
- ^ http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/350582/900-aftershocks
- ^ Magnitude 6.0 - NEGROS - CEBU REGION, PHILIPPINES. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-02-06.
- ^ Magnitude 6.0 - NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-02-14.
- ^ Magnitude 6.4 - SOLOMON ISLANDS. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-02-14.
- ^ Magnitude 6.0 - OFF THE COAST OF OREGON. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-02-15.
- ^ Magnitude 6.7 - SOUTHWESTERN SIBERIA, RUSSIA. Earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2012-02-26.
- ^ http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usb0008age.php
- ^ "Earthquake jolts Delhi, adjoining areas; no casualties reported". Retrieved 5 March 2012.