2007 Earthquakes - Compared To Other Years

Compared To Other Years

Number of Earthquakes Worldwide for 2000–2011
Magnitude Ranging Between 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
8 - 9.9
1
1
0
1
2
1
2
4
0
1
1
1
7 - 7.9
14
15
13
14
14
10
9
14
12
16
21
19
6 - 6.9
146
121
127
140
141
140
142
178
168
144
151
185
5 - 5.9
1344
1224
1201
1203
1515
1693
1712
2074
1768
1896
1963
2272
Total
1505
1361
1341
1358
1672
1844
1865
2270
1948
2057
2136
2477

Note that an increase in detected earthquake numbers does not necessarily represent an increase in earthquakes per se. Population increase, habitation spread, and advances in earthquake detection technology all contribute to higher earthquake numbers being recorded over time. USGS's Earthquake Myths has more information.

For exact dates and live earthquakes please visit USGS and EMSC web sites

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