List of earthquakes in 2004
This is a list of earthquakes in 2004. 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.
.svg.png.webp)    Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 2004
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| Strongest magnitude | 9.2 Mw, 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadliest | 9.2 Mw | ||
| Total fatalities | 228,000+ | ||
| Number by magnitude | |||
| 9.0+ | 1 | ||
| 8.0−8.9 | 1 | ||
| 7.0−7.9 | 15 | ||
| 6.0−6.9 | 145 | ||
| 5.0−5.9 | 1519 | ||
Compared to other years
| Magnitude Ranging Between | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8−9.9 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 7−7.9 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 18 |
| 6−6.9 | 140 | 142 | 178 | 168 | 144 | 151 | 204 | 129 | 125 | 144 | 124 |
| 5−5.9 | 1693 | 1712 | 2074 | 1768 | 1896 | 1963 | 2271 | 1412 | 1402 | 1577 | 1413 |
| Total | 1844 | 1865 | 2270 | 1948 | 2057 | 2136 | 2495 | 1558 | 1546 | 1733 | 1556 |
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's Global Earthquake Search Page and Real-time Earthquake Map or EMSC's Real-time Seismicity.
Overall
By death toll
| Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.1-9.3 | 227,898 |  Indonesia, Sumatra offshore |
IX (Violent) | 30.0 | 26 December |
| 2 | 6.4 | 631 |  Morocco, Al Hoceima |
IX (Violent) | 12.2 | 24 February |
| 3 | 6.6 | 68 |  Japan, Chūbu |
IX (Violent) | 13.0 | 23 October |
| 5 | 6.3 | 35 |  Iran, Baladeh |
VIII (Severe) | 20.0 | May 28 |
| 4 | 7.5 | 23 | Indonesia, Alor |
VIII (Severe) | 10.0 | 11 November |
| 5 | 5.1 | 18 |  Turkey. Ağrı |
VI (Strong) | 5.0 | 2 July |
- Note: At least 10 dead
By magnitude
| Rank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | Depth (km) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 9.2 | 227,898 | Indonesia, Sumatra offshore |
30 | 26 December |
- Note: At least 7.0 magnitude
By month
January
February
Baumes-les-Dames earthquake on 23 February 2004, magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Baume-les-Dames in a department of Doubs.[2] Dept of 10 km.
July
- A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Doğubayazıt, Turkey on July 2 at a depth of 5 km (3.1 mi).
October
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck near Taiwan on October 15 mid-day local time at a depth of 94.4 km (58.7 mi). The epicenter was located 85 km (53 mi) East of Su-ao, and 130 km (81 mi) southeast of Taipei, Taiwan. The quake was felt in the Ryukyu Islands as well as in Taiwan.
November
- A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Alor Island, Indonesia on November 11, at a depth of only 10 km (6.2 mi). Thousands of casualties were reported, including 23 deaths.
December
- A magnitude 9.2 earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia on December 26, causing a destructive tsunami which killed at least 227,898 people, making it the deadliest tsunami ever recorded. The waves reached as far as Africa.
References
- "M6.1 - Guerrero, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. January 1, 2004. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- https://www.azurseisme.com/4-4-Seisme-de-Baume-les-Dames.html
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