FAQ - Historic Earthquakes and Earthquake Statistics
Q: How many earthquakes worldwide occur each day? Each year?
A:
Magnitude | Average Annually |
---|---|
8 and higher | 1 |
7 - 7.9 | 17 |
6 - 6.9 | 134 |
5 - 5.9 | 1319 |
4 - 4.9 | 13,000 (estimated) |
3 - 3.9 | 130,000 (estimated) |
2 - 2.9 | 1,300,000 (estimated) |
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