Earthquakes in April 1959
9 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.9
M6.9 earthquake near Yilan, Taiwan
118 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Tapachula, Chiapas
25 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region
35 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Dobo, Maluku
25 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - 90 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
37 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Waingapu, East Nusa Tenggara
35 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near El Calafate, Santa Cruz
15 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Kimbe, West New Britain Province
53 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - Mid-Indian Ridge
15 km deep
Major