List of earthquakes in 1953

Earthquakes in 1953

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Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1953

* 4.0–5.9 magnitude
* 6.0–6.9 magnitude

* 7.0–7.9 magnitude
* 8.0+ magnitude

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Strongest magnitude|  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu (Magnitude 7.9) November 25
Deadliest|  Turkey, Balıkesir Province (Magnitude 7.3) March 18, 1,070 deaths
Total fatalities| 2,621
Number by magnitude
9.0+| 0

<- 1952

1954 ->

This is a list of earthquakes in 1953. 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. This was a fairly active year. There were no great quakes above magnitude 8.0+ as experienced in previous years. Magnitude 7.0+ quakes numbered 11 in all. Japan led the way in magnitude terms. Other large quakes struck Chile, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Turkey. The quakes with the most human casualties were in Turkey, Iran and Greece with the vast majority of the death toll coming from these events.

## Overall

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### By death toll

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Rank  | Death toll  | Magnitude  | Location  | MMI | Depth (km)  | Date

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1  | 1,070 | 7.3 |  Turkey, Balıkesir Province | VIII (Severe)  | 10.0 | March 18
2  | 970 | 6.6 |  Iran, Semnan Province | VII (Very strong)  | 15.0 | February 12
3  | 476 | 6.8 |  Greece, just east of Cephalonia | X (Extreme)  | 10.0 | August 12
4  | 40 | 6.3 |  United Kingdom, off the west coast of Paphos, Cyprus | X (Extreme)  | 20.0 | September 10
5  | 37 | 5.5 |  Turkey, Edirne Province | V (Moderate)  | 35.0 | June 18

* Note: At least 10 casualties

### By magnitude

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Rank  | Magnitude  | Death toll  | Location  | MMI | Depth (km)  | Date

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1  | 7.9 | 1 |  Japan, off the southeast coast of Honshu | V (Moderate)  | 25.0 | November 25
2  | 7.5 | 9 |  Chile, Biobio Region | X (Extreme)  | 66.0 | May 6
= 3  | 7.4 | 0 |  Australia, southern New Ireland, Papua and New Guinea | VII (Very strong)  | 35.0 | April 23
= 3  | 7.4 | 3 |  Chile, Antofagasta Region | ( )  | 106.0 | December 7
= 4  | 7.3 | 1,070 |  Turkey, Balıkesir Province | VIII (Severe)  | 10.0 | March 18
= 4  | 7.3 | 0 |  United Kingdom, west of Saint Lucia | VII (Very strong)  | 128.8 | March 19
= 4  | 7.3 | 6 |  Peru, off the coast of Tumbes Region | IX (Violent)  | 25.0 | December 12
5  | 7.2 | 0 |  New Hebrides, Vanuatu | V (Moderate)  | 236.2 | July 2
6  | 7.1 | 0 |  New Hebrides, Vanuatu | VI (Strong)  | 35.0 | November 4
= 7  | 7.0 | 0 |  United States, Near Islands, Alaska  | ( )  | 21.3 | January 5
= 7  | 7.0 | 0 |  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands | ( )  | 350.0 | July 4

* Note: At least 7.0 magnitude

## Notable events

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### January

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JanuaryStrongest magnitude| 7.0 Mw United States

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Deadliest| 6.1 Mw Haiti
2 deaths
Total fatalities| 2
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.9| 0
7.0–7.9| 1
6.0–6.9| 8

Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties

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5[1] |  United States, Near Islands, Alaska | 7.0 | 21.3 |  |  |  |
5[2] |  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Kuril Islands | 6.8 | 49.2 |  |  |  |
7[3][4] |  Australia, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea | 6.4 | 55.2 | VI  |  |  |
11[5] |  Canada, Yukon Territory | 6.3 | 15.0 |  |  |  |
12[6][7] |  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Kuril Islands | 6.6 | 54.2 | V  |  |  |
19[8][9] |  Japan, south of Hokkaido | 6.1 | 44.2 | IV  |  |  |
20[10] |  Indonesia, Molucca Sea | 6.5 | 70.0 |  |  |  |
25[11][12][13] |  Haiti, Nippes | 6.1 | 35.0 | VI  | 2 people were killed and some damage was caused. | 2 |
30[14] |  United Kingdom, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands | 6.5 | 93.0 |  |  |  |

### February

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FebruaryStrongest magnitude| 6.8 Mw United Kingdom

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Deadliest| 6.6 Mw Iran
970 deaths
Total fatalities| 970
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

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Dead | Injured
6[15][16] |  Japan, south of Hokkaido | 6.6 | 45.1 | V  |  |  |
12[17][18][19] |  Iran, Semnan Province | 6.6 | 15.0 | VII  | 970 people were killed in the 1953 Torud earthquake. | 970 |
14[20] |  Greece, Dodecanese Islands | 6.2 | 80.0 |  |  |  |
14[21] |  United States, Northern Mariana Islands | 6.5 | 75.0 |  |  |  |
26[22] |  United Kingdom, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands | 6.8 | 25.0 |  |  |  |

### March

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MarchStrongest magnitude| 7.3 Mw 2 events

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Deadliest| 7.3 Mw Turkey
1,070 deaths
Total fatalities| 1,070
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.9| 0
7.0–7.9| 2
6.0–6.9| 5

Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties

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3[23] |  New Hebrides, Vanuatu | 6.6 | 35.0 |  |  |  |
4[24] |  Argentina, Santiago del Estero Province | 6.2 | 581.3 |  |  |  |
5[25] |  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, off the east coast of Kamchatka | 6.3 | 52.0 |  |  |  |
5[26] |  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Kuril Islands | 6.5 | 30.0 |  |  |  |
14[27][28] |  Philippines, southern Mindanao | 6.3 | 35.0 | VI  |  |  |
18[29][30][31] |  Turkey, Balıkesir Province | 7.3 | 10.0 | VIII  | The 1953 Yenice-Gonen earthquake resulted in 1,070 deaths. Property damage costs were $3.57 million (1953 rate). | 1,070 |
19[32][33] |  United Kingdom, west of Saint Lucia | 7.3 | 128.8 | VII  |  |  |

### April

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AprilStrongest magnitude| 7.4 Mw Australia

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Total fatalities| 0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.9| 0
7.0–7.9| 1
6.0–6.9| 11

Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties

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1[34][35] |  Ecuador, off the coast | 6.1 | 10.0 | V  | Doublet earthquake |  |
1[36][37] |  Ecuador, off the coast | 6.2 | 20.0 | VI  |  |
2[38][39] |  Australia, East New Britain Province, Papua and New Guinea | 6.2 | 55.0 | V  |  |  |
4[40][41] |  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu | 6.3 | 28.4 | IV  |  |  |
5[42] |  Taiwan, off the east coast | 6.0 | 35.0 |  |  |  |
6[43] |  Indonesia, Tanimbar Islands | 6.3 | 63.3 |  |  |  |
14[44] |  Brazil, Acre (state) | 6.5 | 617.6 |  |  |  |
17[45][46] |  Peru, Loreto Region | 6.1 | 15.0 | VI  |  |  |
23[47][48] |  China, eastern Xizang Province | 6.0 | 10.0 | VII  |  |  |
23[49][50][51] |  Australia, southern New Ireland (island), Papua and New Guinea | 7.4 | 35.0 | VII  | A tsunami was generated. Damage was minor with costs of $13,000 (1953 rate) being reported. |  |
29[52][53] |  United Kingdom, off the west coast of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands | 6.2 | 19.0 | VI  |  |  |
30[54] |  New Hebrides, Vanuatu | 6.6 | 45.0 |  |  |  |

### May

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MayStrongest magnitude| 7.5 Mw Chile

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Deadliest| 7.5 Mw Chile
9 deaths
Total fatalities| 9
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.9| 0
7.0–7.9| 1
6.0–6.9| 3
5.0–5.9| 1

Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties

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3[55][56][57] |  China, Yunnan Province | 5.6 | 35.0 | VII  | Some homes were destroyed. |  |
6[58][59][60] |  Chile, Biobio Region | 7.5 | 66.0 | X  | 9 people were killed and 26 were injured in the 1953 Concepción earthquake. Major damage was caused with costs reaching $500 million (1953 rate). | 9 | 26
20[61] |  Indonesia, Gulf of Tomini | 6.7 | 115.0 |  |  |  |
26[62][63] |  Japan, south of Hokkaido | 6.2 | 49.3 | V  |  |  |
31[64][65] |  Dominican Republic, Hermanas Mirabal Province | 6.6 | 16.7 | VII  |  |  |

### June

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JuneStrongest magnitude| 6.8 Mw Indonesia 2 events

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Deadliest| 5.5 Mw Turkey
37 deaths
Total fatalities| 37
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.9| 0
7.0–7.9| 0
6.0–6.9| 7
5.0–5.9| 1

Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties

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10[66][67] |  Indonesia, Banda Sea | 6.0 | 50.0 | IV  |  |  |
15[68] |  United States, south of Kodiak Island, Alaska | 6.5 | 20.0 |  |  |  |
16[69] |  Fiji, south of | 6.5 | 113.9 |  |  |  |
18[70][71][72] |  Turkey, Edirne Province | 5.5 | 35.0 | V  | 37 people were killed. Some damage was caused. | 37 |
18[73][74] |  Australia, southwest of Bougainville Island, Papua and New Guinea | 6.2 | 25.0 | VI  |  |  |
23[75][76] |  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, southern Kamchatka | 6.1 | 48.4 | V  |  |  |
25[77][78] |  Indonesia, Flores | 6.8 | 25.0 | VI  | Doublet earthquake |  |
26[79][80] |  Indonesia, Flores | 6.8 | 25.0 | VII  |  |

### July

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JulyStrongest magnitude| 7.2 Mw New Hebrides

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Total fatalities| 0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.9| 0
7.0–7.9| 2
6.0–6.9| 11

Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties

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1[81][82] |  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, northern Kuril Islands | 6.5 | 53.4 | VI  |  |  |
2[83][84] |  New Hebrides, Vanuatu | 7.2 | 236.2 | V  |  |  |
4[85] |  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands | 7.0 | 350.0 |  |  |  |
6[86][87] |  Australia, off the east coast of mainland Papua and New Guinea | 6.1 | 15.0 | VI  |  |  |
7[88] |  Indonesia, northern Sumatra | 6.6 | 238.6 |  |  |  |
9[89][90] |  China, southern Xinjiang Province | 6.1 | 10.0 | VII  |  |  |
12[91][92] |  Indonesia, Papua (province) | 6.3 | 28.0 | VI  |  |  |
20[93] |  Fiji, south of | 6.5 | 102.7 |  |  |  |
21[94] |  Japan, Okinawa Island, Ryukyu Islands | 6.1 | 37.3 |  |  |  |
22[95][96] |  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Kuril Islands | 6.4 | 58.1 | VI  |  |  |
26[97] |  United States, Northern Mariana Islands | 6.7 | 190.4 |  |  |  |
29[98] |  El Salvador, off the coast | 6.0 | 25.0 |  |  |  |
31[99][100] |  Chile, Santiago Metropolitan Region | 6.0 | 15.0 | VI  |  |  |

### August

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AugustStrongest magnitude| 6.8 Mw Greece

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Deadliest| 6.8 Mw Greece
476 deaths
Total fatalities| 476
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.9| 0
7.0–7.9| 0
6.0–6.9| 11

Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties

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9[101] |  Chile, Antofagasta Region | 6.2 | 117.2 |  |  |  |
9[102][103] |  Greece, east of Cephalonia | 6.3 | 15.0 | VI  | Foreshock. |  |
11[104][105][106] |  Greece, east of Cephalonia | 6.5 | 10.0 | IX  | Foreshock. |  |
12[107][108][109] |  Greece, east of Cephalonia | 6.8 | 10.0 | X  | The 1953 Ionian earthquake was the largest of a series of events which caused major destruction in the area. 476 people were killed and 2,412 were injured. 27,773 homes were destroyed. Property damage costs were $100 million (1953 rate). | 476 | 2,412
12[110][111] |  Greece, north of Zakynthos | 6.2 | 15.0 | VII  | Aftershock. |  |
12[112][113] |  Greece, east of Cephalonia | 6.0 | 15.0 | VI  | Aftershock. |  |
12[114] |  Tonga | 6.3 | 25.0 |  |  |  |
13[115] |  France, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia | 6.6 | 111.8 |  |  |  |
17[116][117] |  Indonesia, Bali Sea | 6.0 | 35.0 | VI  |  |  |
25[118][119] |  Australia, southeast of New Britain, Papua and New Guinea | 6.3 | 30.0 | V  |  |  |
27[120] |  Japan, central Hokkaido | 6.0 | 169.9 |  |  |  |

### September

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SeptemberStrongest magnitude| 6.9 Mw 2 events

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Deadliest| 6.3 Mw United Kingdom
40 deaths
Total fatalities| 47
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.9| 0
7.0–7.9| 0
6.0–6.9| 10

Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties

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4[121][122] |  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Kuril Islands | 6.9 | 56.3 | VII  |  |  |
4[123][124] |  Chile, off the coast of Valparaíso Region | 6.3 | 36.6 | VI  |  |  |
5[125][126] |  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, off the east coast of Kamchatka | 6.1 | 50.7 | V  |  |  |
7[127][128] |  Turkey, Çankırı Province | 6.1 | 10.0 | VII  |  |  |
10[129][130][131] |  United Kingdom, off the west coast of Paphos, Cyprus | 6.3 | 20.0 | X  | The 1953 Paphos earthquake killed 40 people and 100 were left injured. 500 homes were destroyed. | 40 | 100
14[132][133][134][135] |  Fiji, south of Suva | 6.4 | 10.0 | VII  | The 1953 Suva earthquake was a rare deadly event in Fiji. This event was near to the capitol which contributed to the destruction. A tsunami was generated which caused much of the 7 deaths and 12 injuries. Some homes were destroyed. | 7 | 12
17[136] |  Tonga | 6.4 | 35.0 |  |  |  |
23[137][138] |  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Kuril Islands | 6.6 | 55.2 | V  |  |  |
29[139] |  New Zealand, Bay of Plenty | 6.9 | 310.8 |  |  |  |
30[140][141] |  Mexico, far southern Gulf of California | 6.8 | 10.0 | V  |  |  |

### October

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OctoberStrongest magnitude| 6.9 Mw Japan

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Total fatalities| 0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.9| 0
7.0–7.9| 0
6.0–6.9| 9

Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties

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5[142][143] |  Australia, D'Entrecasteaux Islands, Papua and New Guinea | 6.3 | 25.0 | VI  |  |  |
6[144] |  Australia, Bismarck Sea, Papua and New Guinea | 6.6 | 20.0 |  |  |  |
8[145][146] |  China, western Xizang Province | 6.1 | 10.0 | VII  | Foreshock. |  |
11[147][148] |  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Kuril Islands | 6.6 | 49.8 | V  |  |  |
11[149][150] |  China, western Xizang Province | 6.5 | 30.0 | VI  |  |  |
13[151] |  Mexico, northern Gulf of California | 6.2 | 15.0 |  |  |  |
14[152] |  Japan, Hokkaido | 6.9 | 113.2 |  |  |  |
21[153][154] |  Greece, Cephalonia | 6.2 | 15.0 | VII  | Aftershock of August event. |  |
27[155] |  Bolivia, Potosí Department | 6.8 | 271.9 |  |  |  |

### November

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NovemberStrongest magnitude| 7.9 Mw Japan

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Deadliest| 7.9 Mw Japan
1 death
Total fatalities| 1
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.9| 0
7.0–7.9| 2
6.0–6.9| 11

Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties

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4[156][157] |  New Hebrides, Vanuatu | 7.1 | 35.0 | VI  |  |  |
7[158][159] |  Indonesia, Batu Islands | 6.1 | 25.0 | VI  |  |  |
9[160][161] |  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, off the east coast of Kamchatka | 6.4 | 33.3 | IV  |  |  |
10[162][163] |  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, off the east coast of Kamchatka | 6.6 | 56.7 | VI  |  |  |
13[164] |  New Hebrides, Vanuatu | 6.6 | 25.0 |  | Aftershock. |  |
17[165][166] |  Guatemala, off the southwest coast | 6.8 | 25.0 | V  |  |  |
25[167][168][169][170] |  Japan, off the southeast coast of Honshu | 7.9 | 25.0 | V  | 1 person was killed and some damage was reported. A small tsunami was reported which destroyed some boats. | 1 |
26[171] |  Japan, off the southeast coast of Honshu | 6.5 | 25.0 |  | Aftershock. |  |
26[172] |  Japan, off the southeast coast of Honshu | 6.7 | 25.0 |  | Aftershock. |  |
27[173] |  Fiji | 6.2 | 15.0 |  |  |  |
29[174][175] |  China, northern Xinjiang Province | 6.0 | 20.0 | VII  |  |  |
30[176] |  Fiji | 6.0 | 15.0 |  |  |  |

### December

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DecemberStrongest magnitude| 7.3 Mw Peru

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Deadliest| 7.3 Mw Peru
6 deaths
Total fatalities| 9
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.9| 0
7.0–7.9| 2
6.0–6.9| 10

Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties

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1[177] |  Japan, Ryukyu Islands | 6.8 | 233.4 |  |  |  |
1[178] |  Mexico, off the coast of Guerrero | 6.9 | 0.0 |  | Unknown depth. |  |
1[179] |  Fiji, south of | 6.5 | 499.4 |  |  |  |
2[180][181] |  Australia, Sandaun Province, Papua and New Guinea | 6.6 | 25.0 | VII  |  |  |
3[182][183] |  China, western Xizang Province | 6.5 | 30.0 | VII  |  |  |
7[184][185] |  Chile, Antofagasta Region | 7.2 | 106.0 |  | 3 people were killed and damage costs were around $7.3 million (1953 rate). | 3 |
7[186][187] |  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu | 6.2 | 35.0 | IV  |  |  |
12[188][189][190] |  Peru, off the coast of Tumbes Region | 7.3 | 25.0 | IX  | The 1953 Tumbes earthquake resulted in 6 deaths and 20 injuries. 200 homes were destroyed. | 6 | 20
20[191][192] |  Chile, off the coast of Coquimbo Region | 6.3 | 25.0 | VI  |  |  |
22[193][194] |  Philippines, off the west coast of Luzon | 6.0 | 25.0 | IV  |  |  |
24[195] |  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, off the east coast of Kamchatka | 6.5 | 25.0 |  | Foreshock. |  |
25[196][197] |  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, off the east coast of Kamchatka | 6.8 | 35.0 | V  |  |  |

## References

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1. ^ "M 7.0 – Near Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska". United States Geological Survey. January 5, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
2. ^ "M 6.8 – Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. January 5, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
3. ^ "M 6.4 – New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. January 7, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
4. ^ "M 6.4 – New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. January 7, 1953. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
5. ^ "M 6.3 – northern Yukon Territory, Canada". United States Geological Survey. January 11, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
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25. ^ "M 6.3 – near the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. March 5, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
26. ^ "M 6.5 – Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. March 5, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
27. ^ "M 6.3 – Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. March 14, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
28. ^ "M 6.3 – Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. March 14, 1953. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
29. ^ "M 7.3 – western Turkey". United States Geological Survey. March 18, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
30. ^ "M 7.3 – western Turkey". United States Geological Survey. March 18, 1953. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
31. ^ "Significant Earthquake: TURKEY: YENICE, ONON". National Geophysical Data Center. March 18, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
32. ^ "M 7.3 – Saint Lucia region, Windward Islands". United States Geological Survey. March 19, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
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37. ^ "M 6.2 – near the coast of Ecuador". United States Geological Survey. April 1, 1953. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
38. ^ "M 6.2 – New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. April 2, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
39. ^ "M 6.2 – New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. April 2, 1953. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
40. ^ "M 6.3 – near the east coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. April 4, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
41. ^ "M 6.3 – near the east coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. April 4, 1953. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
42. ^ "M 6.0 – Taiwan region". United States Geological Survey. April 5, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
43. ^ "M 6.3 – Kepulauan Tanimbar, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. April 6, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
44. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. April 14, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
45. ^ "M 6.1 – northern Peru". United States Geological Survey. April 17, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
46. ^ "M 6.1 – northern Peru". United States Geological Survey. April 17, 1953. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
47. ^ "M 6.0 – Xizang-Qinghai border region". United States Geological Survey. April 23, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
48. ^ "M 6.0 – Xizang-Qinghai border region". United States Geological Survey. April 23, 1953. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
49. ^ "M 7.4 – New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. April 23, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
50. ^ "M 7.4 – New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. April 23, 1953. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
51. ^ "Significant Earthquake: PAPUA NEW GUINEA: SOLOMON ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. April 23, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
52. ^ "M 6.2 – Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. April 29, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
53. ^ "M 6.2 – Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. April 29, 1953. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
54. ^ "M 6.6 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. April 30, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
55. ^ "M 5.6 – Yunnan, China". United States Geological Survey. May 3, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
56. ^ "M 5.6 – Yunnan, China". United States Geological Survey. May 3, 1953. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
57. ^ "Significant Earthquake: CHINA: YUNNAN PROVINCE". National Geophysical Data Center. May 3, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
58. ^ "M 7.5 – Bio-Bio, Chile". United States Geological Survey. May 6, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
59. ^ "M 7.5 – Bio-Bio, Chile". United States Geological Survey. May 6, 1953. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
60. ^ "Significant Earthquake: CHILE: CHILLAN, CONCEPCION". National Geophysical Data Center. May 6, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
61. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. May 20, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
62. ^ "M 6.2 – Hokkaido, Japan region". United States Geological Survey. May 26, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
63. ^ "M 6.2 – Hokkaido, Japan region". United States Geological Survey. May 26, 1953. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
64. ^ "M 6.6 – Dominican Republic". United States Geological Survey. May 31, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
65. ^ "M 6.6 – Dominican Republic". United States Geological Survey. May 31, 1953. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
66. ^ "M 6.0 – Banda Sea". United States Geological Survey. June 10, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
67. ^ "M 6.0 – Banda Sea". United States Geological Survey. June 10, 1953. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
68. ^ "M 6.5 – Kodiak Island region, Alaska". United States Geological Survey. June 15, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
69. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. June 16, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
70. ^ "M 5.5 – Bulgaria-Greece-Turkey border region". United States Geological Survey. June 18, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
71. ^ "M 5.5 – Bulgaria-Greece-Turkey border region". United States Geological Survey. June 18, 1953. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
72. ^ "Significant Earthquake: TURKEY: EDIRNE". National Geophysical Data Center. June 18, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
73. ^ "M 6.2 – Bougainville region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. June 18, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
74. ^ "M 6.2 – Bougainville region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. June 18, 1953. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
75. ^ "M 6.1 – near the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. June 23, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
76. ^ "M 6.1 – near the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. June 23, 1953. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
77. ^ "M 6.8 – Flores region, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. June 25, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
78. ^ "M 6.8 – Flores region, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. June 25, 1953. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
79. ^ "M 6.8 – Flores region, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. June 26, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
80. ^ "M 6.8 – Flores region, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. June 26, 1953. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
81. ^ "M 6.5 – Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. July 1, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
82. ^ "M 6.5 – Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. July 1, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
83. ^ "M 7.2 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. July 2, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
84. ^ "M 7.2 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. July 2, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
85. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. July 4, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
86. ^ "M 6.1 – eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. July 6, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
87. ^ "M 6.1 – eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. July 6, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
88. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. July 7, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
89. ^ "M 6.1 – southern Xinjiang, China". United States Geological Survey. July 9, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
90. ^ "M 6.1 – southern Xinjiang, China". United States Geological Survey. July 9, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
91. ^ "M 6.3 – Papua, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. July 12, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
92. ^ "M 6.3 – Papua, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. July 12, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
93. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. July 20, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
94. ^ "M 6.1 – Ryukyu Islands, Japan". United States Geological Survey. July 21, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
95. ^ "M 6.4 – Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. July 22, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
96. ^ "M 6.4 – Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. July 22, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
97. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. July 26, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
98. ^ "M 6.0 – offshore El Salvador". United States Geological Survey. July 29, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
99. ^ "M 6.0 – Region Metropolitana, Chile". United States Geological Survey. July 31, 1953. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
100. ^ "M 6.0 – Region Metropolitana, Chile". United States Geological Survey. July 31, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
101. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. August 9, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
102. ^ "M 6.3 – Greece". United States Geological Survey. August 9, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
103. ^ "M 6.3 – Greece". United States Geological Survey. August 9, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
104. ^ "M 6.5 – Greece". United States Geological Survey. August 11, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
105. ^ "M 6.5 – Greece". United States Geological Survey. August 11, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
106. ^ "Significant Earthquake: GREECE: ASPROGERAKAS (KEPHALLENIA)". National Geophysical Data Center. August 11, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
107. ^ "M 6.8 – Greece". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
108. ^ "M 6.8 – Greece". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
109. ^ "Significant Earthquake: GREECE: LIXOURI-ARGOSTOLI (KEPHALLENIA)". National Geophysical Data Center. August 12, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
110. ^ "M 6.2 – Ionian Sea". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
111. ^ "M 6.2 – Ionian Sea". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
112. ^ "M 6.0 – Greece". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
113. ^ "M 6.0 – Greece". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
114. ^ "M 6.3 – Tonga". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
115. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. August 13, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
116. ^ "M 6.0 – Bali Sea". United States Geological Survey. August 17, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
117. ^ "M 6.0 – Bali Sea". United States Geological Survey. August 17, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
118. ^ "M 6.3 – New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. August 25, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
119. ^ "M 6.3 – New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. August 25, 1953. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
120. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. August 27, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
121. ^ "M 6.9 – Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. September 4, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
122. ^ "M 6.9 – Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. September 4, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
123. ^ "M 6.3 – offshore Valparaíso, Chile". United States Geological Survey. September 4, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
124. ^ "M 6.3 – offshore Valparaíso, Chile". United States Geological Survey. September 4, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
125. ^ "M 6.1 – near the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. September 5, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
126. ^ "M 6.1 – near the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. September 5, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
127. ^ "M 6.1 – central Turkey". United States Geological Survey. September 7, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
128. ^ "M 6.1 – central Turkey". United States Geological Survey. September 7, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
129. ^ "M 6.3 – Cyprus region". United States Geological Survey. September 10, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
130. ^ "M 6.3 – Cyprus region". United States Geological Survey. September 10, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
131. ^ "Significant Earthquake: CYPRUS: PAPHOS". National Geophysical Data Center. September 10, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
132. ^ "M 6.4 – Fiji". United States Geological Survey. September 14, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
133. ^ "M 6.4 – Fiji". United States Geological Survey. September 10, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
134. ^ "Significant Earthquake: FIJI ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. September 14, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
135. ^ "Tsunami Event: FIJI ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. September 14, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
136. ^ "M 6.4 – Tonga". United States Geological Survey. September 17, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
137. ^ "M 6.6 – Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. September 23, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
138. ^ "M 6.6 – Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. September 23, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
139. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. September 29, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
140. ^ "M 6.8 – off the coast of Sinaloa, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. September 30, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
141. ^ "M 6.8 – off the coast of Sinaloa, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. September 30, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
142. ^ "M 6.3 – D'Entrecasteaux Islands region". United States Geological Survey. October 5, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
143. ^ "M 6.3 – D'Entrecasteaux Islands region". United States Geological Survey. October 5, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
144. ^ "M 6.6 – New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. October 6, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
145. ^ "M 6.1 – western Xizang". United States Geological Survey. October 8, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
146. ^ "M 6.1 – western Xizang". United States Geological Survey. October 8, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
147. ^ "M 6.6 – Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. October 11, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
148. ^ "M 6.6 – Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. October 11, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
149. ^ "M 6.5 – western Xizang". United States Geological Survey. October 11, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
150. ^ "M 6.5 – western Xizang". United States Geological Survey. October 11, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
151. ^ "M 6.2 – Baja California, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. October 13, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
152. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. October 14, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
153. ^ "M 6.2 – Greece". United States Geological Survey. October 21, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
154. ^ "M 6.2 – Greece". United States Geological Survey. October 21, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
155. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. October 27, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
156. ^ "M 7.1 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. November 4, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
157. ^ "M 7.1 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. November 4, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
158. ^ "M 6.1 – Kepulauan Batu, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. November 7, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
159. ^ "M 6.1 – Kepulauan Batu, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. November 7, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
160. ^ "M 6.4 – off the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. November 9, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
161. ^ "M 6.4 – off the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. November 9, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
162. ^ "M 6.6 – near the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. November 10, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
163. ^ "M 6.6 – near the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. November 10, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
164. ^ "M 6.6 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. November 13, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
165. ^ "M 6.8 – offshore Guatemala". United States Geological Survey. November 17, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
166. ^ "M 6.8 – offshore Guatemala". United States Geological Survey. November 17, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
167. ^ "M 7.9 – off the east coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. November 25, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
168. ^ "M 7.9 – off the east coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. November 25, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
169. ^ "Significant Earthquake: JAPAN: KASHIMA". National Geophysical Data Center. November 25, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
170. ^ "Tsunami Event: KASHIMA, JAPAN". National Geophysical Data Center. November 25, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
171. ^ "M 6.5 – off the east coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. November 26, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
172. ^ "M 6.7 – off the east coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. November 26, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
173. ^ "M 6.2 – Fiji region". United States Geological Survey. November 27, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
174. ^ "M 6.0 – northern Xinjiang, China". United States Geological Survey. November 29, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
175. ^ "M 6.0 – northern Xinjiang, China". United States Geological Survey. November 29, 1953. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
176. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. November 30, 1953. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
177. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. December 1, 1953. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
178. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. December 1, 1953. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
179. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. December 1, 1953. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
180. ^ "M 6.6 – New Guinea, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. December 2, 1953. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
181. ^ "M 6.6 – New Guinea, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. December 2, 1953. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
182. ^ "M 6.5 – western Xizang". United States Geological Survey. December 3, 1953. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
183. ^ "M 6.5 – western Xizang". United States Geological Survey. December 3, 1953. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
184. ^ "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. December 7, 1953. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
185. ^ "Significant Earthquake: CHILE: NORTHERN". National Geophysical Data Center. December 7, 1953. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
186. ^ "M 6.2 – near the east coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. December 7, 1953. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
187. ^ "M 6.2 – near the east coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. December 7, 1953. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
188. ^ "M 7.3 – Peru-Ecuador border region". United States Geological Survey. December 12, 1953. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
189. ^ "M 7.3 – Peru-Ecuador border region". United States Geological Survey. December 12, 1953. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
190. ^ "Significant Earthquake: PERU-ECUADOR". National Geophysical Data Center. December 12, 1953. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
191. ^ "M 6.3 – offshore Coquimbo, Chile". United States Geological Survey. December 20, 1953. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
192. ^ "M 6.3 – offshore Coquimbo, Chile". United States Geological Survey. December 20, 1953. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
193. ^ "M 6.0 – Luzon, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. December 22, 1953. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
194. ^ "M 6.0 – Luzon, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. December 22, 1953. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
195. ^ "M 6.5 – off the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. December 24, 1953. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
196. ^ "M 6.8 – off the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. December 25, 1953. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
197. ^ "M 6.8 – off the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. December 25, 1953. Retrieved October 18, 2020.

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1952|

* Hasankale (5.8, Jan 3) †
* Hokkaido (8.1, March 2) †
* San Juan (6.8, June 11)
* Kern County (7.3, July 21)
* Damxung (7.5, August 18) †
* Severo-Kurilsk (9.0, Nov 5) †‡

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* Torud (6.6, Feb 12) †
* Yenice–Gönen (7.5, March 18) ‡†
* Concepción (7.6, May 6)
* Ionian (6.8, Aug 12) †
* Cyprus (6.5, Sep 10) †
* Suva (6.8, Sept 14)
* Tumbes (7.5, Dec 12)

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* Adelaide (5.6, Mar 1)
* Sofades (7.0, Apr 30) †
* Fairview Peak (7.1, Dec 16)
* Chlef (6.7, Sep 9) ‡†

1956|

* Budapest (5.8, Jan 12)
* Chim (4.8 & 5.1, March 16) †
* 1956 Atarfe-Albolote (5.0, Apr 19)
* Afghanistan (7.3, Jun 10) ‡†
* Amorgos (7.7, July 9) †
* Sagaing (7.1, July 16) †
* Anjar (6.1, July 21) †
* Nicaragua (7.3, Oct 24) †

1957|

* Andreanof Islands (8.6, March 9)
* San Francisco (5.7, March 22)
* Fethiye (6.2, April 24 - 7.1 April 25)
* Abant (7.1, May 26) †
* Alborz (7.1, July 2) †‡
* Guerrero (7.6, July 28) †
* Mongolia (8.1, December 4)
* Farsinaj (6.5, December 13) †‡

1958|

* Ecuador–Colombia (7.6, Jan 19) †
* Huslia (7.1, Apr 7)
* Lituya Bay (7.8, Jul 9)
* Firuzabad (6.7, Aug 16)†‡

1959|

* Kamchatka (8.0, May 4)
* Hengchun (7.1, Aug 15)
* Coatzacoalcos (6.4, Aug 26)
* Hebgen Lake (7.3–7.5, Aug 17) ‡

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