Special Earthquake EventsIRIS features special earthquake event pages to provide useful resources for the science community and the general public. These "Special Event" pages highlight earthquakes that had a major effect on a population or have some other unique scientific significance.
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Magnitude 6.3 - OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred about 145 km (90 miles) ESE of Iwaki, Honshu, Japan on Saturday, December 20, 2008. The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available.
Magnitude 7.3 - MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred about 135 km (85 miles) NW of Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia on Sunday, November 16, 2008. The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available.
Magnitude 6.4 - PAKISTAN
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred about 60 km (35 miles) NE of Quetta, Pakistan on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 04:32:42 PM at epicenter. The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available.
Magnitude 5.4 - GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIFORNIA
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred about 3 km (2 miles) SW (235°) from Chino Hills, CA or about 47 km (29 miles) ESE (103°) from Los Angeles Civic Center, CA on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 11:42:15 AM at epicenter. The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available. Read more | Maps | Shakemap | USGS CoreCast
Magnitude 7.0 - OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred about 125 km (75 miles) ENE of Iwaki, Honshu, Japan or about 130 km (80 miles) ESE of Sendai, Honshu, Japan or about 305 km (190 miles) NE of TOKYO, Japan at 8:39 PM MDT, Jul 18, 2008 (Jul 19 at 11:39 AM local time in Japan). The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available. No reports of damage or casualties have been received at this time; however, this earthquake may have caused damage due to its location and size.
Magnitude 6.9 - EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (2008 Iwate-Miyagi Nairiku Earthquake)
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred about 85 km (50 miles) SSE of Akita, Honshu, Japan or about 100 km (60 miles) NNW of Sendai, Honshu, Japan or about 390 km (240 miles) N of TOKYO, Japan on Friday, June 13, 2008 at 23:43:46 UTC (Jun 14 at 8:43 AM local time in Japan). The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available. No reports of damage or casualties have been received at this time; however, this earthquake may have caused damage due to its location and size. Read more | Maps | Scientific Information from Japan
Magnitude 7.9 - EASTERN SICHUAN, CHINA
2008 May 12 (UTC) The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred 90 km (55 miles) WNW of Chengdu, Sichuan, China and 1545 km (960 miles) SW of BEIJING, Beijing, China on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 06:28:01 UTC (2:28 PM local time in China). At least 67,000 people killed and severe damage in the Dujiangyan-Mianzhu-Mianyang area. Landslides blocked roads and buried buildings in the Beichuan-Wenchuan area. Felt (VII) at Chengdu, (VI) at Xi'an and (V) at Chongqing and Lanzhou. Felt in much of central, eastern and southern China, including Beijing, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Wuhan and in Hong Kong. Also felt in parts of Bangladesh, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Read more | Maps | Seismograms | USGS CoreCast Earthquake near Wenchuan,West Sichuan, China (MIT research)
Discussion Forum for the May 12, 2008 Earthquake in Sichuan, China Because of the great interest in the recent tragic earthquake in China, the Boston College Educational Seismology Project (BC-ESP) is providing a public discussion forum regarding all aspects of the earthquake. Go to the BC-ESP Discussion Forum »
Magnitude 5.2 - ILLINOIS
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred 35 km (20 miles) SW of Vincennes, Indiana and 205 km (125 miles) SW of INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana at 3:36 AM MDT, Apr 18, 2008 (4:36 AM CDT in Illinois). The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available.
Felt Reports Reports of minor structural damage in West Salem, Illinois and Louisville, Kentucky. Felt over a wide area of the central United States with felt reports as far west as Kansas, as far north as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and as far south as Georgia. Read more | Maps | Seismograms | USGS CoreCast
Magnitude 7.3 - LOYALTY ISLANDS
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred 85 km (55 miles) SSW of Isangel, Tanna, Vanuatu, 175 km (110 miles) NE of Tadine, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia, 275 km (170 miles) S of PORT-VILA, Efate, Vanuatu, 1800 km (1120 miles) ENE of BRISBANE, Queensland, Australia at 5:46 AM MST, Apr 9, 2008 (11:46 PM local time in Loyalty Islands). The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available. No reports of damage or casualties have been received at this time.
Magnitude 7.2 - XINJIANG-XIZANG BORDER REGION
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred 230 km (140 miles) SE of Hotan, Xinjiang or 3105 km (1930 miles) W of Beijing, China at 3:33 PM MST, Mar 20, 2008 (Mar 21 at 6:33 AM local time in China). The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available. No reports of damage or casualties have been received at this time. Read more | Maps | Seismograms Magnitude 7.0 - KEPULAUAN MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred 160 km (100 miles) SSW of Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia and 855 km (530 miles) WNW of JAKARTA, Java, Indonesia at 1:36 AM MST, Feb 25, 2008 (3:36 PM local time in Indonesia). The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available. Read more | Maps | Seismograms
Magnitude 6.0 - NEVADA
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred 15 km (10 miles) ESE of Wells, Nevada 15 km (10 miles) ESE of Wells, Nevada at 7:16 AM MST, Feb 21, 2008 (6:16 AM PST in Nevada). The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available. No reports of damage or casualties have been received at this time; however, this earthquake may have caused damage due to its location and size. Read more | Maps | PAGER | Nevada Earthquakes Seismograms | IRIS Data Request
Magnitude 7.4 - SIMEULUE, INDONESIA
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred 310 km (195 miles) SSE of Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia, 310 km (195 miles) WSW of Medan, Sumatra, Indonesia, 335 km (210 miles) WNW of Sibolga, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1545 km (960 miles) NW of JAKARTA, Java, Indonesia at 1:08 AM MST, Feb 20, 2008 (3:08 PM local time in Indonesia). The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available. Read more | Maps | Seismograms
Magnitude 6.4 - OFF THE COAST OF OREGON
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred about 330 km (205 miles) W (268°) from Eugene, OR on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 01:37:18 UTC (Wednesday, January 09, 2008 at 05:37:18 PM at epicenter). The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available. No reports of damage or casualties have been received at this time. Read more | Maps | Seismograms | Summary
Magnitude 6.6 - QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS REGION
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred 200 km (125 miles) WSW of Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada, 240 km (150 miles) WNW of Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada, 585 km (365 miles) WNW of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 620 km (385 miles) NW of VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada at 4:01 AM MST, Jan 5, 2008 (3:01 AM PST in Canada). The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available. There have been no reports of damage. Read more | Maps | Seismograms | Summary
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