Earthquakes in December 1946
10 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 8.3
M8.3 earthquake near Kushimoto, Wakayama
15 km deep
Extreme - 7.2
M7.2 earthquake - 134 km E of Shikotan, Russia
20 km deep
Extreme - 6.8
M6.8 earthquake - 123 km E of Shikotan, Russia
25 km deep
Major - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake near Yujing, Taiwan
25 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - Bismarck Sea
25 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 169 km SE of Shikotan, Russia
25 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 116 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia
25 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 206 km ESE of Shikotan, Russia
15 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Muroto-misakicho, Kochi
15 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Katha, Sagaing Region
15 km deep
Major