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On average, there are roughly 20,000 - 30,000 recorded earthquakes worldwide every year by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Earthquake Information Center. Of those, approximately 1 earthquake of magnitude 8.0 and higher (and 15 between M 7.0 - 7.9) occurs per year around the world. Some years have greater than average earthquakes such as 2007 in particular with 4 earthquakes of magnitude 8.0 or higher and 2008 with no earthquake higher than 7.9.
The list of earthquakes by year (1990-Present) or by country can be found at the USGS Earthquake Hazards website.
The USGS provides a list of significant earthquakes for each year starting from 1990 to present as well as a worldwide map of earthquakes. Lists for historical earthquakes from earlier years are also available.
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How many large earthquakes were there in 2011?
As of Oct 2011 there were 17 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 and greater in 2011 with the largest being magnitude 9.0 in Japan on March 11th. The list of earthquakes by year (1990-Present) or by country can be found at the USGS Earthquake Hazards website. It provides a list of significant earthquakes for 2011 as well as a worldwide map of earthquakes for 2011. See link below maps, lists, and statistics.
How many earthquakes were there in 2011?
about 1,300,000
How many large earthquakes were there in 2002?
The list of earthquakes by year (1990-Present) or by country can be found at the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program website.The USGS provides a list of significant earthquakes for 2002 as well as a worldwide map of earthquakes for that year and previous years. Lists for historical earthquakes from earlier years are also available.
Can scientist predict large earthquakes?
Scientists are able to predict large earthquakes to a certain extent. With the use of certain statistical methods, many earthquakes are able to be predicted.
How many earthquakes has New Zealand had in 2011?
New Zealand has many minor earthquakes a year, but only one major earthquake has happened in New Zealand in 2011.
How many large earthquakes were there in 2001?
The list of earthquakes by year (1990-Present) or by country can be found at the USGS Earthquake Hazards website. In 2001 there was one earthquake magnitude 8 or greater, which was in Peru (M 8.4). The USGS provides a list of significant earthquakes for 2001 as well as a worldwide map of earthquakes for 2001 and previous years. See link below
How many earthquakes have occurred worldwide in 2010?
It is impossible to tell. 2010 was a year of numerous large earthquakes around the globe. However, many smaller earthquakes occurred and many more that were too weak to be measured. It is estimated that millions of earthquakes occur each year.
How many earthquakes in 2011 so far?
worldwide 1,516 united states 348
How many christchurch earthquakes?
There were 3 big ones (September 4th 2010, February 22 2011 and 2 on 13 June 2011. Although there have been dozens of other large ones (between magnitude 5-6) there have been well over 9,000 earthquakes/aftershocks to date. These still occur everyday and haven't ceased yet.
How many earthquakes hit japan 2011?
One 8.9 Magnitude and about 100 6.0 Aftershocks
How many earthquakes were there ever in California?
From 1680 to Jan. 12-11, there have been 65 earthquakes. Sorry, couldn't find any for the rest of 2011 or 2012.
What is the name of one of many earthquakes that happen during the days or month after a large earthquake?
Aftershocks
