Earthquakes in April 1947
6 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.3
M7.3 earthquake - 195 km E of Biak, Indonesia
15 km deep
Extreme - 7.1
M7.1 earthquake - 142 km E of Shikotan, Russia
30 km deep
Extreme - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
15 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Barstow, California
6 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 86 km W of Basco, Philippines
30 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake near Yilan, Taiwan
35 km deep
Major