Earthquakes in December 1981
6 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.2
M7.2 earthquake near Ezine, Canakkale
10 km deep
Extreme - 7.1
M7.1 earthquake - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
33 km deep
Extreme - 6.8
M6.8 earthquake - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
28 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Chios, North Aegean
13 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Miyakojima, Okinawa
10 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 203 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
33 km deep
Major