Earthquakes in May 1919
12 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 8.2
M8.2 earthquake - 1919 Papua New Guinea Earthquake
35 km deep
Extreme - 7.7
M7.7 earthquake - 277 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan
15 km deep
Extreme - 6.6
M6.6 earthquake - 151 km S of Hihifo, Tonga
25 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Barkam, Sichuan
15 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Taunsa, Punjab
15 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Rumphi, Northern Region
15 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 207 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
35 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 292 km S of Alo, Wallis and Futuna
15 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - 59 km WSW of Adak, Alaska
35 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - 198 km SSE of Ishigaki, Japan
15 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 163 km ESE of Mil’kovo, Russia
45 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Apia, Tuamasaga
15 km deep
Major