Earthquakes in December 1972
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 8.0
M8.0 earthquake near Mati, Davao Region
51 km deep
Extreme - 7.3
M7.3 earthquake - 206 km SSE of Wada, Japan
26 km deep
Extreme - 6.6
M6.6 earthquake - South Sandwich Islands region
22 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Managua, Managua Department
10 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 129 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia
44 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Padang, West Sumatra
30 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region
53 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - Melville Island region, Nunavut, Canada
20 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Padang, West Sumatra
36 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 126 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia
40 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - Mid-Indian Ridge
24 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 147 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines
60 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 214 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia
26 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 142 km E of Hihifo, Tonga
15 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Biak, Papua
15 km deep
Major