Earthquakes in December 1962
12 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.2
M7.2 earthquake near Joaquín V. González, Salta
589 km deep
Extreme - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake - Komandorskiye Ostrova, Russia region
23 km deep
Major - 6.6
M6.6 earthquake - Izu Islands, Japan region
431 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake - 86 km S of Nikolski, Alaska
33 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake - 85 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska
25 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 246 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia
30 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 79 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska
21 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Sumberpucung, East Java
55 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Iquique, Tarapacá
40 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - 84 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
39 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Sumberpucung, East Java
40 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region
15 km deep
Major