Earthquakes in October 1968
12 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.3
M7.3 earthquake - Bonin Islands, Japan region
500 km deep
Extreme - 7.0
M7.0 earthquake near Wewak, East Sepik Province
13 km deep
Extreme - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Fairbanks, Alaska
10 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Perth, Western Australia
11 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Shizunai-furukawachō, Hokkaido
50 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 195 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu
55 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake near Mati, Davao Region
29 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Yilan, Taiwan
17 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Bitung, North Sulawesi
30 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - southeast Indian Ridge
10 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 194 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga
10 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - Fiji region
604 km deep
Major