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There were 22,289 recorded earthquakes in 2011 worldwide according to the USGS.
However, the USGS estimates that several million earthquakes occur in the world each year and go undetected because they hit remote areas or have very small magnitudes.
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∙ 11y agoThere were 31,419 recorded earthquakes in 2003 around the world according to the USGS.
Note many go undetected because they hit remote areas or have very small magnitudes so the actual number is much greater. In fact, the USGS estimates that several million earthquakes occur in the world each year.
To see a list of more recent (or historic) earthquakes, visit the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
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∙ 11y agoThere were 31,777 recorded earthquakes in 2008 around the world according to the USGS.
Note many go undetected because they hit remote areas or have very small magnitudes so the actual number is much greater. In fact, the USGS estimates that several million earthquakes occur in the world each year.
Visit related link below to see stats on recorded earthquakes by year or region.
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With which device are earthquakes recorded?
seismograph ...
How many tornadoes were there in Jesup GA in 2008?
There were no recorded tornadoes in Jesup, Georgia in 2008.
Are there more earthquakes or tornadoes?
Earthquakes, by far, occur most frequently. On average, each year, there are about 1,800 tornadoes are recorded. The actual number of tornadoes is probably higher, most likely a few thousand, due to the many tornadoes that escape detection. By contrast, between five hundred thousand and 1 million earthquakes are recorded each year, of which 100,000 are strong enough to be felt.
How is China better prepared for earthquakes after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake?
because they already had earthquakes so now they know what to do
What is the weakest earthquake recorded?
Many tsunamis occur every day. There are hundreds of earthquakes every day in the world and most of them take place under the water. Some tsunamis are not even measurable.
How many earthquakes over magnitude 8 were recorded in 2008?
This is not a record of a Magnitude 8 or Greater Earthquake during the year
How many earthquakes have happened in 1995-2008?
27 earthquakes have happened from 1995 to 2008.
Has California had any hurricanes or earthquakes?
California has had many earthquakes, but no recorded hurricanes.
How many earthquakes were recorded in 1956?
23534
How many earthquakes were recorded in Texas?
over 9000!
How many earthquakes were recorded in 1999?
There are on average 20,000 - 30,000 recorded earthquakes around the world each year according to the USGS.For significant earthquakes in 1999 see related link below. USGS keeps statistics of earthquakes by year and region.USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
How many earthquakes over magnitude 8 were recorded in 1902?
there was one in the Sea of Okhotsk
How many earthquakes have there been in 2010?
On average, there are roughly 20,000 - 30,000 recorded earthquakes every year. There were 21,546 recorded earthquakes in 2010 around the world according to the USGS. Note many go undetected because they hit remote areas or have very small magnitudes so the actual numbers are much greater.You can visit the site below to see lists on recorded earthquakes in the year 2010 as well as past years.
What tracks earthquakes and volcanoes?
Seismology: the study of the vibrations from earthquakes, recorded on seismographs.
How many earthquakes strong enough to be felt by someone are recorded by seismographs each year?
10,00
With which device are earthquakes recorded?
seismograph ...
How many earthquake hit Australia?
its almost impossible to answer not all earthquakes have been recorded plus if you want to get technical you would have to include the earthquakes in the ocean around Australia
