Earthquakes in May 1920
8 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.0
M7.0 earthquake near Wewak, East Sepik Province
25 km deep
Extreme - 7.0
M7.0 earthquake - 147 km SSW of Gizo, Solomon Islands
15 km deep
Extreme - 6.9
M6.9 earthquake near Manay, Davao Region
35 km deep
Major - 6.8
M6.8 earthquake - 195 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu
80 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 115 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
35 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - Banda Sea
35 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 210 km ESE of Tarakan, Indonesia
35 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - Southern Qinghai, China
15 km deep
Major