Earthquakes in February 1949
9 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.4
M7.4 earthquake near Luntai, Xinjiang
10 km deep
Extreme - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake - south of the Kermadec Islands
15 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake - South Sandwich Islands region
35 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Nabire, Central Papua
25 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 126 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
15 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Choshi, Chiba
25 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Calatagan, Calabarzon
35 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Loralai, Balochistan
35 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 258 km SSW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico
15 km deep
Major