List of earthquakes in 1939
Strongest magnitude | Dutch East Indies, Gulf of Tomini (Magnitude 8.1) December 21 |
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Deadliest | Turkey, Erzincan Province (Magnitude 7.8) December 26 32,700 deaths |
Total fatalities | 62,860 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
← 1938 1940 → |
This is a list of earthquakes in 1939. Only magnitude 6.0 or greater
Chile causing 30,000 deaths, and in December Turkey was shaken by a quake which left 32,700 dead. Several other events occurred in Japan, Peru, Turkey and Ghana
which left some fatalities.
Overall
By death toll
Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI
|
Depth (km) | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 32,700 | 7.8 | Turkey, Erzincan Province | XII (Extreme) | 20.0 | December 26 |
2 | 30,000 | 7.8 | Chile, Biobío Region | X (Extreme) | 35.0 | January 25 |
3 | 41 | 6.3 | Turkey, İzmir Province | IX (Violent) | 35.0 | September 21 |
4 | 37 | 0.0 | Madre de Dios Region
|
( ) | 0.0 | June 24 |
5 | 27 | 7.0 | Japan, off the coast of Akita Prefecture, Honshu | ( ) | 10.0 | May 1 |
6 | 22 | 6.4 | Gold Coast, Central Region (Gold Coast) | IX (Violent) | 15.0 | June 22 |
7 | 13 | 5.9 | Turkey, Erzincan Province | VII (Very strong) | 80.0 | November 21 |
8 | 12 | 7.8 | British Solomon Islands | ( ) | 15.0 | April 30 |
- Note: At least 10 casualties
By magnitude
Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI
|
Depth (km) | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8.1 | 0 | Dutch East Indies, Gulf of Tomini | ( ) | 35.0 | December 21 |
= 2 | 7.8 | 30,000 | Chile, Biobío Region | X (Extreme) | 35.0 | January 25 |
= 2 | 7.8 | 5 | New Guinea, south of Bougainville Island | ( ) | 35.0 | January 30 |
= 2 | 7.8 | 12 | British Solomon Islands | ( ) | 15.0 | April 30 |
= 2 | 7.8 | 32,700 | Turkey, Erzincan Province | XII (Extreme) | 20.0 | December 26 |
3 | 7.5 | 0 | southern Indian Ocean | ( ) | 15.0 | March 21 |
= 4 | 7.4 | 0 | Chile, Atacama Region | ( ) | 35.0 | April 18 |
= 4 | 7.4 | 0 | New Hebrides | ( ) | 135.0 | October 17 |
5 | 7.3 | 0 | Costa Rica, Alajuela Province | ( ) | 25.0 | December 21 |
= 6 | 7.2 | 0 | Tonga | ( ) | 100.0 | June 8 |
= 6 | 7.2 | 0 | New Hebrides | ( ) | 180.0 | August 12 |
7 | 7.1 | 0 | United States, Near Islands, Alaska | ( ) | 15.0 | September 8 |
= 8 | 7.0 | 0 | British Solomon Islands | ( ) | 15.0 | February 3 |
= 8 | 7.0 | 0 | New Hebrides | ( ) | 30.0 | April 5 |
= 8 | 7.0 | 0 | Primorski Krai
|
( ) | 530.0 | April 21 |
= 8 | 7.0 | 27 | Japan, off the coast of Akita Prefecture, Honshu | ( ) | 10.0 | May 1 |
= 8 | 7.0 | 0 | Mexico, Gulf of California | ( ) | 10.0 | May 2 |
= 8 | 7.0 | 0 | Japan, off the east coast of Honshu | ( ) | 20.0 | October 10 |
- Note: At least 7.0 magnitude
Notable events
January
Strongest magnitude | 7.8 Mw 2 events |
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Deadliest | 7.8 Mw Chile 30,000 deaths |
Total fatalities | 30,005 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 5 |
5.0–5.9 | 1 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI
|
Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
2[1] | Turkey, south of | 5.3 | 0.0 | Major damage was reported. Depth unknown. | |||
18[2] | Chile, Coquimbo Region | 6.2 | 70.0 | ||||
20[3] | Guatemala, off the south coast of | 6.5 | 70.0 | ||||
22[4] | New Guinea, off the east coast of | 6.2 | 35.0 | ||||
24[5] | Argentina, Santiago del Estero Province | 6.0 | 580.0 | ||||
25[6][7] | Chile, Biobío Region | 7.8 | 35.0 | X | The 1939 Chillán earthquake was one of the worst in Chilean history. 30,000 people were killed. Many homes were destroyed and damage costs were around $920 million (1939 rate). | 30,000+ | |
30[8][9] | New Guinea, south of Bougainville Island | 7.8 | 35.0 | 5 people were killed and at least 101 were injured. Many homes were destroyed. | 5 | 101+ | |
30[10] | New Guinea, off the east coast of | 6.5 | 200.0 |
February
Strongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw British Solomon Islands |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 3 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI
|
Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
3[11] | British Solomon Islands | 7.0 | 15.0 | ||||
4[12] | Philippines, east of Mindanao | 6.0 | 100.0 | ||||
16[13] | Japan, off the east coast of Honshu | 6.6 | 35.0 | ||||
24[14][15] | United States, south of Alaska Peninsula | 6.3 | 79.0 | V |
March
Strongest magnitude | 7.5 Mw south Indian Ocean |
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Deadliest | 6.7 Mw Japan 1 death |
Total fatalities | 1 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 3 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI
|
Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
2[16] | New Guinea, East Sepik Province | 6.0 | 35.0 | ||||
8[17] | New Guinea, off the west coast of Bougainville Island | 6.3 | 35.0 | ||||
20[18][19] | Japan, eastern Kyushu | 6.7 | 25.0 | A tsunami was generated. 1 person died and a home was destroyed. | 1 | ||
21[20] | south Indian Ocean | 7.5 | 15.0 |
April
Strongest magnitude | 7.8 Mw British Solomon Islands |
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Deadliest | 7.8 Mw British Solomon Islands 12 deaths |
Total fatalities | 12 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 4 |
6.0–6.9 | 2 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI
|
Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
5[21] | New Hebrides | 7.0 | 30.0 | ||||
18[22] | Chile, Atacama Region | 7.4 | 35.0 | ||||
20[23] | New Zealand, off the south coast of South Island | 6.0 | 35.0 | ||||
21[24] | Primorski Krai |
7.0 | 530.0 | ||||
25[25] | Junin Region |
6.2 | 150.0 | ||||
30[26][27][28] | British Solomon Islands | 7.8 | 15.0 | A tsunami resulted in 12 deaths and some damage. The earthquake also caused the destruction of some homes. | 12 |
May
Strongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw 2 events |
---|---|
Deadliest | 7.0 Mw Japan 27 deaths |
Total fatalities | 27 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 9 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI
|
Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
1[29][30] | Japan, off the coast of Akita Prefecture, Honshu | 7.0 | 10.0 | VII | 27 deaths were caused as well as 52 injuries. 479 homes were destroyed. | 27 | 52 |
1[31] | Japan, off the coast of Akita Prefecture, Honshu | 6.5 | 10.0 | Aftershock. | |||
2[32] | Mexico, Gulf of California | 7.0 | 10.0 | ||||
6[33][34] | Philippines, north of Mindoro | 6.5 | 110.0 | V | |||
8[35][36] | Portugal, east of the Azores | 6.7 | 10.0 | X | |||
17[37] | Japan, Volcano Islands | 6.5 | 35.0 | ||||
19[38] | Bolivia, Oruro Department | 6.2 | 100.0 | ||||
22[39] | Dutch East Indies, New Guinea, border region | 6.2 | 35.0 | ||||
26[40] | Russian SFSR, Buryatia | 6.0 | 35.0 | ||||
26[41] | Dutch East Indies, Papua (province) | 6.3 | 25.0 | ||||
27[42] | India, Manipur | 6.1 | 65.7 |
June
Strongest magnitude | 7.2 Mw Tonga |
---|---|
Deadliest | 0.0 Mw Peru 37 deaths |
Total fatalities | 59 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 7 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI
|
Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
2[43] | Talaud Islands |
6.5 | 35.0 | ||||
4[44] | Dutch East Indies, Savu Sea | 6.2 | 80.0 | ||||
8[45] | Tonga | 7.2 | 100.0 | ||||
9[46] | Dutch East Indies, Papua (province) | 6.3 | 15.0 | ||||
13[47] | Dutch East Indies, Molucca Sea | 6.7 | 150.0 | ||||
18[48] | Costa Rica, off the east coast of | 6.5 | 70.0 | ||||
22[49][50] | Gold Coast, Central Region (Gold Coast) | 6.4 | 15.0 | IX | This was a rare event for the area. 22 people were killed and 130 were hurt. 1,500 homes were destroyed. | 22 | 130 |
22[51] | Madre de Dios Region |
0.0 | 0.0 | 37 deaths were caused as well as some damage. The magnitude and depth were unknown. | |||
27[52] | Philippines, east of Mindanao | 6.6 | 35.0 |
July
Strongest magnitude | 6.8 Mw Fiji |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 5 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI
|
Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
4[53] | Bolivia, Chuquisaca Department | 6.6 | 275.0 | ||||
5[54] | Fiji | 6.7 | 650.0 | ||||
12[55] | Dutch East Indies, Papua (province) | 6.5 | 20.0 | ||||
14[56] | Russian SFSR, Commander Islands | 6.5 | 60.0 | ||||
20[57] | Fiji | 6.8 | 635.0 |
August
Strongest magnitude | 7.2 Mw New Hebrides |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 5 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI
|
Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
1[58] | Russian SFSR, Kuril Islands | 6.5 | 140.0 | ||||
12[59] | New Hebrides | 7.2 | 180.0 | ||||
18[60] | New Hebrides | 6.5 | 55.0 | ||||
20[61][62] | United States, Unimak Island, Alaska | 6.3 | 75.0 | V | |||
25[63] | New Guinea, southeast of New Ireland (island) | 6.6 | 90.0 | ||||
27[64] | New Hebrides | 6.5 | 280.0 |
September
Strongest magnitude | 7.1 Mw United States |
---|---|
Deadliest | 6.3 Mw Turkey 41 deaths |
Total fatalities | 43 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 4 |
5.0–5.9 | 1 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI
|
Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
8[65] | United States, Near Islands, Alaska | 7.1 | 15.0 | ||||
19[66] | Yunnan Province |
5.5 | 0.0 | VII | 2 people died and some homes collapsed. The depth was unknown. | 2 | |
20[67] | Greece, Ionian Sea | 6.5 | 80.0 | ||||
20[68] | Junin Region |
6.0 | 60.0 | ||||
22[69][70] | Turkey, İzmir Province | 6.3 | 35.0 | IX | 41 people were killed and some damage was caused. | 41 | |
28[71] | Guatemala, Huehuetenango Department | 6.2 | 110.0 |
October
Strongest magnitude | 7.4 Mw New Hebrides |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 6 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI
|
Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
5[72] | Bolivia, Potosí Department | 6.0 | 240.0 | ||||
7[73] | Dutch East Indies, Banda Sea | 6.5 | 35.0 | ||||
7[74] | Chile, Arica y Parinacota Region | 6.0 | 110.0 | ||||
10[75] | Japan, off the east coast of Honshu | 7.0 | 20.0 | ||||
11[76] | Arequipa Region |
0.0 | 120.0 | VII | Many homes were destroyed. The magnitude was unknown. | ||
17[77] | New Hebrides | 7.4 | 135.0 | ||||
20[78] | Costa Rica, off the south coast of | 6.0 | 35.0 | ||||
22[79] | Japan, southeast of Hokkaido | 6.0 | 90.0 | ||||
30[80] | Tonga | 6.5 | 150.0 |
November
Strongest magnitude | 6.7 Mw Afghanistan |
---|---|
Deadliest | 5.9 Mw Turkey 13 deaths |
Total fatalities | 13 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 5 |
5.0–5.9 | 1 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI
|
Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
4[81] | Khuzestan Province |
6.0 | 35.0 | ||||
10[82] | New Guinea, Oro Province | 6.2 | 35.0 | ||||
17[83] | New Guinea, southwest of Bougainville Island | 6.0 | 140.0 | ||||
18[84] | Russian SFSR, Kamchatka Peninsula | 6.5 | 75.0 | ||||
21[85] | Turkey, Erzincan Province | 5.9 | 80.0 | VII | 13 people were killed and some damage was caused. | 13 | |
21[86][87] | Afghanistan, Badakhshan Province | 6.7 | 190.0 | Some damage was caused. |
December
Strongest magnitude | 8.1 Mw Dutch East Indies |
---|---|
Deadliest | 7.8 Mw Turkey 32,700 deaths |
Total fatalities | 32,700 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 1 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 7 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI
|
Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
5[88] | Guatemala, Retalhuleu Department | 6.7 | 45.0 | ||||
16[89] | Russian SFSR, Kuril Islands | 6.5 | 60.0 | ||||
20[90] | Dutch East Indies, Flores Sea | 6.0 | 700.0 | ||||
21[91] | Costa Rica, Alajuela Province | 7.3 | 25.0 | ||||
21[92][93] | Dutch East Indies, Gulf of Tomini | 8.1 | 35.0 | Many homes were destroyed. | |||
22[94] | Costa Rica, off the west coast of | 6.8 | 25.0 | ||||
25[95] | Dutch East Indies, Gulf of Tomini | 6.2 | 125.0 | Aftershock. | |||
26[96] | El Salvador, Usulután Department | 6.0 | 75.0 | ||||
26[97][98][99] | Turkey, Erzincan Province | 7.8 | 20.0 | XII | The 1939 Erzincan earthquake caused major destruction in the area. 32,700 people were killed. Damage costs were $20 million (1939 rate). Scores of homes were ruined. | 32,700 | |
27[100] | Dutch East Indies, off the north coast of Papua (province) | 6.5 | 80.0 |
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