Earthquakes in October 1970
12 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.9
M6.9 earthquake near Madang, Madang Province
60 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake - 104 km ESE of Shikotan, Russia
34 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region
26 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - Nicobar Islands, India region
24 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region
20 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - South Indian Ocean
29 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Yokote, Akita
12 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - south of the Kermadec Islands
25 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Nemuro, Hokkaido
41 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Arawa, Bougainville
41 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - Mid-Indian Ridge
20 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 122 km SE of Isen, Japan
15 km deep
Major