Earthquakes in December 2008
10 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.8
M6.8 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region
18 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake near Kalabahi, East Nusa Tenggara
398 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Glan, Soccsksargen
206 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Iwaki, Fukushima
19 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - southeast Indian Ridge
11 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Quintero, Valparaiso
18 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 83 km ENE of Lakatoro, Vanuatu
224 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 249 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga
9 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Quintero, Valparaiso
25 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 197 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands
51 km deep
Major