Earthquakes in February 1961
11 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.5
M7.5 earthquake near Nichinan, Miyazaki
35 km deep
Extreme - 6.9
M6.9 earthquake - 78 km E of Shikotan, Russia
38 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Arawa, Bougainville
45 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - Kuril Islands
34 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - 152 km ESE of ?funato, Japan
15 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 73 km E of Shikotan, Russia
34 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 141 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
25 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region
59 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region
55 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Xiulin, Taiwan
35 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - southern East Pacific Rise
15 km deep
Major