Iran, Hormozgan, 50 km (31 mi) northeast of Bandar-e LengehĪt least 190 houses were damaged in Kong, and one person was injured. 105 people died, more than 3,300 others injured, and three missing. Landslides also occurred and various roads were blocked. The 2021 West Sulawesi earthquake caused widespread damage in Mamuju Regency, including hotel and hospital collapses. Indonesia, West Sulawesi, 32 km (20 mi) south of Mamuju Two houses and an emergency center were damaged in Mamuju. Indonesia, West Sulawesi, 33 km (21 mi) south of Mamujuįoreshock of the 6.2 quake a few hours later. In Mörön, 59 people had to be treated for symptoms such as heart problems and high blood pressure. A number of public buildings around Khövsgöl lake and as far south as Mörön were damaged with cracked walls and broken windows. The 2021 Khövsgöl earthquake was the strongest earthquake to hit Mongolia since 1967. Mongolia, Khövsgöl, 30 km (19 mi) south southwest of Khankh Turkey, Ankara, 11 km (6.8 mi) west of KalecikĬracks appeared in several buildings. Vanuatu, Malampa offshore, 50 km (31 mi) east of Lakatoro Vanuatu, Tafea offshore, 146 km (91 mi) south southeast of IsangelĪrgentina, Jujuy, 32 km (20 mi) northwest of San Antonio de los Cobres Indonesia, Gorontalo offshore, 53 km (33 mi) south southwest of Gorontalo Several buildings previously weakened by the December 29 event sustained additional damage. United States, Alaska offshore, Aleutian Islands, 231 km (144 mi) west southwest of AdakĬroatia, Sisak-Moslavina, 3 km (1.9 mi) west southwest of PetrinjaĪftershock of the 2020 Petrinja earthquake. Some buildings were damaged in Morowali Regency. Indonesia, Central Sulawesi, 138 km (86 mi) northwest of Kendari Listed are earthquakes with at least 7.0 magnitude.īy month January January Strongest magnitude New Caledonia offshore, southeast of the Loyalty Islands South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands offshore United States, Alaska offshore, Aleutian Islands Listed are earthquakes with at least 10 dead. A rare 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Victoria, Australia in September.Ĭompared to other years Number of earthquakes worldwide for 2011–2021 A M 7.3 quake in China was the most intense event of the year (MMI X, Extreme). Major events also took place in Indonesia, Japan, China, Pakistan, Mexico and Peru. Earthquake activity was lowest in June, while August was the most active and deadliest month. Fatalities occurred in every month of the year. There were a total of 2,476 fatalities, with the majority from a M 7.2 in Haiti. The year 2021 was a very active period for global seismicity, with 19 major earthquakes, three of which were over 8.0, and was also the most seismically active since 2007. Maximum intensities are indicated on the Mercalli intensity scale. All dates are listed according to UTC time. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in damage and/or casualties, or are notable for some other reason.
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