List of earthquakes in 1969
This is a list of earthquakes in 1969. 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. Maximum intensities are indicated on the Mercalli intensity scale and are sourced from United States Geological Survey (USGS) ShakeMap data. Activity generally was slightly below average with 14 events reaching magnitude 7 or greater. The largest event was off the coast of Portugal in February and measured 7.8. Other parts experiencing large events were Indonesia and Russia. The Americas had no events above magnitude 7 which is an uncommon occurrence. Of the 4,000 deaths from earthquakes two events dominated. Southeastern China had an earthquake of magnitude 5.7 in July which contributed 3,000 of the total. Indonesia had the bulk of the rest of the death toll.
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Strongest magnitude | ![]() | ||
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Deadliest | ![]() | ||
Total fatalities | 4,012 | ||
Number by magnitude | |||
9.0+ | 0 | ||
8.0−8.9 | 0 | ||
7.0−7.9 | 14 | ||
6.0−6.9 | 69 | ||
5.0−5.9 | 5 | ||
Overall
By death toll
Rank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
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1 | 3,000 | 5.7 | ![]() |
VIII (Severe) | 20.0 | July 25 |
2 | 664 | 7.0 | ![]() |
IV (Light) | 15.0 | February 23 |
3 | 150 | 6.6 | ![]() |
VII (Very strong) | 10.0 | October 1 |
4 | 53 | 6.7 | ![]() |
VIII (Severe) | 10.0 | March 28 |
5 | 50 | 5.5 | ![]() |
VII (Very strong) | 10.0 | January 3 |
6 | 40 | 6.2 | ![]() |
VII (Very strong) | 10.0 | March 29 |
7 | 14 | 6.1 | ![]() |
VII (Very strong) | 15.0 | October 26 |
8 | 13 | 7.8 | ![]() |
V (Moderate) | 10.0 | February 28 |
9 | 12 | 6.3 | ![]() |
VIII (Severe) | 15.0 | September 29 |
- Note: At least 10 casualties
By magnitude
Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
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1 | 7.8 | 13 | ![]() |
V (Moderate) | 10.0 | February 28 |
2 | 7.6 | 0 | ![]() |
VII (Very strong) | 60.0 | January 30 |
2 | 7.6 | 0 | ![]() |
VI (Strong) | 25.0 | November 21 |
3 | 7.5 | 0 | ![]() |
VIII (Severe) | 25.0 | August 11 |
4 | 7.4 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 35.0 | November 22 |
5 | 7.2 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 660.0 | February 10 |
5 | 7.2 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 430.5 | February 11 |
5 | 7.2 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 20.0 | December 25 |
6 | 7.1 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 112.9 | January 19 |
6 | 7.1 | 0 | ![]() |
( ) | 27.5 | August 14 |
7 | 7.0 | 0 | ![]() |
VIII (Severe) | 60.0 | January 5 |
7 | 7.0 | 0 | ![]() |
VI (Strong) | 244.7 | January 19 |
7 | 7.0 | 664 | ![]() |
IV (Light) | 15.0 | February 23 |
7 | 7.0 | 0 | ![]() |
VII (Very strong) | 38.6 | April 21 |
- Note: At least 7.0 magnitude
Notable events
January
Strongest magnitude | 7.6 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 5.5 Mw ![]() 50 deaths |
Total fatalities | 50 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 4 |
6.0−6.9 | 5 |
5.0−5.9 | 1 |
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck North Khorasan Province, Iran on January 3 at a depth of 10.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[1] 50 people were killed and some damage was caused.[2]
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Santa Isabel Island, Solomon Islands on January 5 at a depth of 60.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[3] Some damage was caused.[4]
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands on January 6 at a depth of 10.0 km.[5]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the south coast of Turkey on January 14 at a depth of 25.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[6]
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the north coast of Hokkaido, Japan on January 19 at a depth of 244.7 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[7]
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Vanuatu on January 19 at a depth of 112.9 km.[8]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Fiji on January 24 at a depth of 593.5 km.[9]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia on January 26 at a depth of 31.3 km.[10]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia on January 27 at a depth of 15.0 km.[11]
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the Talaud Islands, Indonesia on January 30 at a depth of 60.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[12]
February
Strongest magnitude | 7.8 Mw![]() |
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Deadliest | 7.0 Mw ![]() 664 deaths |
Total fatalities | 681 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 4 |
6.0−6.9 | 4 |
5.0−5.9 | 0 |
A magnitude 6.8 aftershock struck the Talaud Islands, Indonesia on February 3 at a depth of 35.0 km.[13]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Gulf of Tomini, Sulawesi, Indonesia on February 4 at a depth of 45.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[14]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the north coast of Peru on February 4 at a depth of 35.0 km.[15]
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck south of Fiji on February 10 at a depth of 660.0 km.[16]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Xinjiang Province, China on February 11 at a depth of 13.3 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[17] 4 people were killed and at some people were hurt. Many homes were destroyed.[18]
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the Banda Sea, Indonesia on February 11 at a depth of 430.5 km.[19]
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck West Sulawesi, Indonesia on February 23 at a depth of 15.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of IV (Light).[20] From the earthquake 64 people were killed and 97 people were injured. 1,287 homes were destroyed. A tsunami struck resulting in a further 600 deaths.[21][22]
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Azores-Gibraltar Transform Fault on February 28 at a depth of 10.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[23] Although the event struck out in the Atlantic Ocean effects were felt on land. 13 people were killed and another 80 hurt. Some damage was reported.[24]
March
Strongest magnitude | 6.7 Mw 2 events |
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Deadliest | 6.7 Mw ![]() 53 deaths |
Total fatalities | 95 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 0 |
6.0−6.9 | 12 |
5.0−5.9 | 1 |
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan on March 5 at a depth of 205.6 km.[25]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Papua (province), Indonesia on March 9 at a depth of 20.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[26]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Ryukyu Islands, Japan on March 19 at a depth of 168.5 km.[27]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck east of Mindanao, Philippines on March 20 at a depth of 20.0 km.[28]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the northern Gulf of California, Mexico on March 21 at a depth of 10.0 km.[29]
A magnitude 5.9 foreshock struck Manisa Province, Turkey on March 23 at a depth of 15.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[30] Extensive damage was caused.[31]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Kutahya Province, Turkey on March 25 at a depth of 15.0 km.[32]
A magnitude 6.6 aftershock struck the Talaud Islands, Indonesia on March 27 at a depth of 50.0 km.[33]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Manisa Province, Turkey on March 28 at a depth of 10.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[34] 53 people were killed and extensive damage was caused.[35]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Afar Region, Ethiopia on March 29 at a depth of 10.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[36] 40 people were killed with a further 160 were injured. Many homes were destroyed. Property damage was around $320,000 (1969 rate).[37]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Afar Region, Ethiopia on March 29 at a depth of 10.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[38]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Gulf of Suez, Egypt on March 31 at a depth of 10.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[39] Two deaths were caused and 16 further people were injured. 107 homes were destroyed.[40]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Sea of Japan on March 31 at a depth of 398.1 km.[41]
April
Strongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw ![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 1 |
6.0−6.9 | 6 |
5.0−5.9 | 0 |
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Afar Region, Ethiopia on April 5 at a depth of 15.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[42]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck south of New Ireland (island), Papua New Guinea on April 16 at a depth of 25.0 km.[43]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Vanuatu on April 16 at a depth of 100.0 km.[44]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Vanuatu on April 16 at a depth of 35.0 km. This came around 25 seconds after the previous event.[45]
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the east coast of Kyushu, Japan on April 21 at a depth of 38.6 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[46]
A magnitude 6.0 foreshock struck Coquimbo Region, Chile on April 26 at a depth of 35.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[47]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Coquimbo Region, Chile on April 26 at a depth of 35.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[48]
May
Strongest magnitude | 6.9 Mw ![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 0 |
6.0−6.9 | 5 |
5.0−5.9 | 0 |
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Vanuatu on May 4 at a depth of 10.0 km.[49]
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Andreanof Islands, Alaska on May 14 at a depth of 28.3 km.[50]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck northeast of Guadeloupe on May 15 at a depth of 34.8 km.[51]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck east of Samar, Philippines on May 21 at a depth of 30.0 km.[52]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck east of Samar, Philippines on May 26 at a depth of 30.0 km.[53]
June
Strongest magnitude | 6.5 Mw ![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 0 |
6.0−6.9 | 2 |
5.0−5.9 | 0 |
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck south of Crete, Greece on June 12 at a depth of 22.4 km.[54]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Northern Mariana Islands on June 17 at a depth of 202.6 km.[55]
July
Strongest magnitude | 6.9 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 5.7 Mw ![]() 3,000 deaths |
Total fatalities | 3,000 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 0 |
6.0−6.9 | 3 |
5.0−5.9 | 1 |
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Bohai Sea, China on July 18 at a depth of 10.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[56] Major damage was caused in the area with many homes being destroyed.[57]
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of southern Peru on July 19 at a depth of 56.7 km.[58]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Junin Region, Peru on July 24 at a depth of 10.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[59] Major damage was caused.[60]
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Guangdong Province, China on July 25 at a depth of 20.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[61] Despite the moderate magnitude 3,000 people were killed. Extensive damage was caused with 10,762 homes being destroyed.[62]
August
Strongest magnitude | 7.5 Mw ![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 2 |
6.0−6.9 | 12 |
5.0−5.9 | 0 |
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Molucca Sea, Indonesia on August 5 at a depth of 26.9 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[63]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Banda Sea, Indonesia on August 8 at a depth of 176.1 km.[64]
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Umbria, Italy on August 11 at a depth of 33.0 km. 4 people were injured and some damage was caused.[65]
A magnitude 6.2 foreshock struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on August 11 at a depth of 25.0 km.[66]
A magnitude 6.2 foreshock struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on August 11 at a depth of 25.0 km. This came a minute after the previous event.[67]
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on August 11 at a depth of 25.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[68] Some damage was caused.[69]
- Many aftershocks followed the magnitude 7.5 event. To prevent cluttering only events measuring above 6.5 for the remainder of 1969 will be included.
A magnitude 6.2 aftershock struck the Molucca Sea, Indonesia on August 11 at a depth of 35.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[70]
A magnitude 6.8 aftershock struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on August 12 at a depth of 30.0 km.[71]
A magnitude 6.8 aftershock struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on August 12 at a depth of 29.3 km.[72]
A magnitude 6.8 aftershock struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on August 12 at a depth of 19.3 km.[73]
A magnitude 7.1 aftershock struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on August 14 at a depth of 27.5 km.[74]
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Gulf of California, Mexico on August 17 at a depth of 15.0 km.[75]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Gulf of California, Mexico on August 17 at a depth of 15.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate). This came only 2 minutes after the previous event.[76]
A magnitude 6.0 aftershock struck the Gulf of California, Mexico on August 18 at a depth of 20.0 km.[77]
A magnitude 6.6 aftershock struck the Kuril Islands, Russia on August 19 at a depth of 26.7 km.[78]
September
Strongest magnitude | 6.7 Mw ![]() |
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Deadliest | 6.3 Mw ![]() 12 deaths |
Total fatalities | 12 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 0 |
6.0−6.9 | 6 |
5.0−5.9 | 1 |
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on September 6 at a depth of 25.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[79]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Gifu Prefecture, Honshu, Japan on September 9 at a depth of 10.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[80]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Andreanof Islands, Alaska on September 12 at a depth of 34.2 km.[81]
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Xinjiang Province, China on September 14 at a depth of 30.0 km.[82] 10 homes were destroyed.[83]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the southeast coast of Kyushu, Japan on September 17 at a depth of 35.0 km.[84]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the north coast of Simeulue, Indonesia on September 22 at a depth of 30.0 km.[85]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Western Cape, South Africa on September 29 at a depth of 15.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[86] 12 people were killed and extensive property damage was reported. Costs were $24 million (1969 rate).[87]
October
Strongest magnitude | 6.6 Mw 2 events |
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Deadliest | 6.6 Mw ![]() 150 deaths |
Total fatalities | 174 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 0 |
6.0−6.9 | 6 |
5.0−5.9 | 1 |
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Junin Region, Peru on October 1 at a depth of 10.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[88] 150 people were killed. Property damage costs were $5 million (1969 rate).[89]
A magnitude 6.0 aftershock struck Junin Region, Peru on October 1 at a depth of 10.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[90]
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck northern California on October 2 at a depth of 10.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe). 1 person died and damage costs of over $8 million (1969 rate) were reported.[91]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Sagaing Region, Myanmar on October 17 at a depth of 135.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[92]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Bosnia and Herzegovina on October 26 at a depth of 15.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong).[93] 14 people were killed. Property damage costs were $50 million (1969 rate).[94]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Bosnia and Herzegovina on October 27 at a depth of 15.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe).[95] This was an example of a doublet earthquake as it struck following another event the previous day. Another 9 people were killed and further damage was caused.[96]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Andreanof Islands, Alaska on October 31 at a depth of 30.0 km.[97]
November
Strongest magnitude | 7.6 Mw ![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 2 |
6.0−6.9 | 4 |
5.0−5.9 | 0 |
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Gulf of California, Mexico on November 1 at a depth of 10.0 km.[98]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of central California on November 5 at a depth of 10.0 km.[99]
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Sistan and Baluchistan Province, Iran on November 7 at a depth of 75.0 km.[100]
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia on November 21 at a depth of 25.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of VI (Strong).[101]
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia on November 22 at a depth of 35.0 km.[102] Some damage was reported.[103]
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Tajikistan on November 24 at a depth of 115.1 km.[104]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Vanuatu on November 26 at a depth of 25.0 km.[105]
December
Strongest magnitude | 7.2 Mw ![]() |
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Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0−8.9 | 0 |
7.0−7.9 | 1 |
6.0−6.9 | 3 |
5.0−5.9 | 0 |
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu on December 10 at a depth of 20.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[106]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the south coast of Sakhalin, Russia on December 18 at a depth of 345.0 km.[107]
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck east of Dominica on December 25 at a depth of 20.0 km.[108] Some damage was reported.[109]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Ryukyu Islands, Japan on December 31 at a depth of 25.0 km. The shock had a maximum intensity of V (Moderate).[110]
References
- "M 5.5 - Turkmenistan-Iran border region". United States Geological Survey. January 3, 1969. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: IRAN: NE KHURASAN PROVINCE". National Geophysical Data Center. January 3, 1969. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- "M 7.0 - Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. January 5, 1969. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: SOLOMON ISLANDS: SANTA ISABEL ISLAND". National Geophysical Data Center. January 5, 1969. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- "M 6.9 - Santa Cruz Islands region". United States Geological Survey. January 6, 1969. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
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- "Significant Earthquake: INDONESIA: SULAWESI: PARASANGA, PALETOANG". National Geophysical Data Center. February 23, 1969. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
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- "M 7.8 - Azores-Cape St. Vincent Ridge". United States Geological Survey. February 28, 1969. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: PORTUGAL; MOROCCO: RABAT, SALE; SPAIN: CANARY IS". National Geophysical Data Center. February 28, 1969. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
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- "M 6.3 - near the south coast of Papua, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. March 9, 1969. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
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- "M 6.1 - Philippine Islands region". United States Geological Survey. March 20, 1969. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- "M 6.0 - Baja California-Sonora border region, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. March 21, 1969. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- "M 5.9 - western Turkey". United States Geological Survey. March 23, 1969. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: TURKEY: DEMIRCI, GORDES, SINDIRGI". National Geophysical Data Center. March 23, 1969. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- "M 6.1 - western Turkey". United States Geological Survey. March 25, 1969. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- "M 6.6 - Kepulauan Talaud, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. March 27, 1969. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- "M 6.7 - western Turkey". United States Geological Survey. March 28, 1969. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: TURKEY: ALASEHIR, SARIGOL, KIRAZ". National Geophysical Data Center. March 28, 1969. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- "M 6.2 - Ethiopia". United States Geological Survey. March 29, 1969. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: ETHIOPIA: SARDO". National Geophysical Data Center. March 29, 1969. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- "M 6.1 - Ethiopia". United States Geological Survey. March 29, 1969. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- "M 6.6 - Egypt". United States Geological Survey. March 31, 1969. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: EGYPT: BENI-SOUEF, AL-QAHIRAH (CAIRO)". National Geophysical Data Center. March 31, 1969. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- "M 6.7 - Sea of Japan". United States Geological Survey. March 31, 1969. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- "M 6.1 - Ethiopia". United States Geological Survey. April 5, 1969. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- "M 6.5 - New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. April 16, 1969. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- "M 6.2 - Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. April 16, 1969. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- "M 6.0 - Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. April 16, 1969. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- "M 7.0 - Kyushu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. April 21, 1969. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- "M 6.0 - Coquimbo, Chile". United States Geological Survey. April 26, 1969. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- "M 6.2 - Coquimbo, Chile". United States Geological Survey. April 26, 1969. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- "M 6.0 - Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. May 4, 1969. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- "M 6.9 - Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska". United States Geological Survey. May 14, 1969. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- "M 6.0 - Guadeloupe region, Leeward Islands". United States Geological Survey. May 15, 1969. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- "M 6.0 - Samar, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. May 21, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.0 - Samar, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. May 26, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.1 - Crete, Greece". United States Geological Survey. June 12, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.5 - Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands". United States Geological Survey. June 17, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.9 - Bo Hai, China". United States Geological Survey. July 18, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: CHINA: BOHAI SEA". National Geophysical Data Center. July 18, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.4 - near the coast of southern Peru". United States Geological Survey. July 19, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.1 - central Peru". United States Geological Survey. July 24, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: PERU: LAMPA-JUNIN,HUAYTAPALLANA". National Geophysical Data Center. July 24, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 5.7 - Guangdong, China". United States Geological Survey. July 25, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: CHINA: GUANGDONG PROVINCE: YANGJIANG COUNTY". National Geophysical Data Center. July 25, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.9 - Molucca Sea". United States Geological Survey. August 5, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.6 - Banda Sea". United States Geological Survey. August 8, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: ITALY: PERUGIA". National Geophysical Data Center. August 11, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.2 - Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. August 11, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.2 - Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. August 11, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 7.5 - Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. August 11, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: RUSSIA: SHIKOTAN ISLAND, KURILSKIYE". National Geophysical Data Center. August 11, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.2 - Molucca Sea". United States Geological Survey. August 11, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.8 - east of the Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.8 - east of the Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.8 - east of the Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 7.1 - Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. August 14, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.5 - Gulf of California". United States Geological Survey. August 17, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.7 - Gulf of California". United States Geological Survey. August 17, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.0 - Gulf of California". United States Geological Survey. August 18, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.6 - east of the Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. August 19, 1969. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- "M 6.2 - Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. September 6, 1969. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- "M 6.3 - eastern Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. September 9, 1969. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- "M 6.7 - Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska". United States Geological Survey. September 12, 1969. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- "M 5.8 - southern Xinjiang, China". United States Geological Survey. September 14, 1969. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: CHINA: XINJIANG PROVINCE". National Geophysical Data Center. September 14, 1969. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- "M 6.0 - Kyushu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. September 17, 1969. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- "M 6.0 - Simeulue, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. September 22, 1969. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- "M 6.3 - South Africa". United States Geological Survey. September 29, 1969. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: SOUTH AFRICA: CAPE PROVINCE". National Geophysical Data Center. September 29, 1969. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- "M 6.6 - central Peru". United States Geological Survey. October 1, 1969. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: PERU: HUAYTAPALLANA, LAMPA, CHILIFRUTA". National Geophysical Data Center. October 1, 1969. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- "M 6.0 - central Peru". United States Geological Survey. October 1, 1969. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: CALIFORNIA: SANTA ROSA". National Geophysical Data Center. October 2, 1969. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- "M 6.3 - Myanmar". United States Geological Survey. October 17, 1969. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "M 6.1 - Bosnia and Herzegovina". United States Geological Survey. October 26, 1969. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: BALKANS NW: BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA: BANJA LUKA". National Geophysical Data Center. October 26, 1969. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "M 6.1 - Bosnia and Herzegovina". United States Geological Survey. October 27, 1969. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: BALKANS NW: BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA: KAKASI, JABLAN". National Geophysical Data Center. October 27, 1969. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "M 6.6 - Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska". United States Geological Survey. October 31, 1969. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "M 6.6 - Gulf of California". United States Geological Survey. November 1, 1969. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "M 6.0 - offshore Central California". United States Geological Survey. November 5, 1969. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "M 6.6 - southeastern Iran". United States Geological Survey. November 7, 1969. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- "M 7.6 - off the west coast of northern Sumatra". United States Geological Survey. November 21, 1969. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- "M 7.4 - near the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. November 22, 1969. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: RUSSIA: OFF KAMCHATKA". National Geophysical Data Center. November 22, 1969. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- "M 6.1 - Tajikistan". United States Geological Survey. November 24, 1969. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- "M 6.0 - Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. November 26, 1969. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- "M 6.2 - Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. December 10, 1969. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- "M 6.3 - Sakhalin, Russia". United States Geological Survey. December 18, 1969. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- "M 7.2 - east of Dominica, Leeward Islands". United States Geological Survey. December 25, 1969. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- "Significant Earthquake: GUADELOUPE: GRAND BOURG". National Geophysical Data Center. December 25, 1969. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- "M 6.3 - Ryukyu Islands, Japan". United States Geological Survey. December 31, 1969. Retrieved June 13, 2017.