This is a list of earthquakes in 1921. Only magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquakes appear on the list. Lower magnitude events are included if they have caused death, injury or damage. Events which occurred in remote areas will be excluded from the list as they wouldn't have generated significant media interest. All dates are listed according to UTC time. In a stark contrast to 1920, the death toll for this year was only 51. Dutch East Indies and Japan were very active.
Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1921
| |||
Strongest magnitude | ![]() | ||
---|---|---|---|
Deadliest | ![]() | ||
Total fatalities | 51+ | ||
Number by magnitude | |||
9.0+ | 0 | ||
← 1920 1922 → |
Overall
editBy death toll
editRank | Death toll | Magnitude | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 51 | 5.9 | ![]() | VIII (Severe) | 0.0 | August 14 |
- Note: At least 10 casualties
By magnitude
editRank | Magnitude | Death toll | Location | MMI | Depth (km) | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 7.8 | 0 | ![]() | ( ) | 240.0 | November 15 |
2 | 7.6 | 0 | ![]() | ( ) | 15.0 | September 11 |
= 3 | 7.4 | 0 | ![]() | ( ) | 15.0 | February 27 |
= 3 | 7.4 | 0 | ![]() | ( ) | 35.0 | July 4 |
= 3 | 7.4 | 0 | ![]() | VII (Very strong) | 15.0 | November 11 |
= 4 | 7.3 | 0 | ![]() | ( ) | 15.0 | March 28 |
= 4 | 7.3 | 0 | ![]() | ( ) | 540.0 | December 18 |
5 | 7.2 | 0 | ![]() | ( ) | 113.6 | October 20 |
6 | 7.1 | 0 | ![]() | ( ) | 35.0 | October 15 |
= 7 | 7.0 | 0 | ![]() | ( ) | 15.0 | February 4 |
= 7 | 7.0 | 0 | ![]() | ( ) | 15.0 | April 2 |
= 7 | 7.0 | 0 | ![]() | ( ) | 35.0 | December 8 |
- Note: At least 7.0 magnitude
Notable events
editFebruary
editStrongest magnitude | 7.4 Mw ![]() |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 2 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
4[1] | ![]() | 7.0 | 15.0 | ||||
19[2] | ![]() | 6.3 | 15.0 | ||||
19[3] | ![]() | 6.9 | 25.0 | ||||
27[4] | ![]() | 7.4 | 15.0 |
March
editStrongest magnitude | 7.3 Mw ![]() |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 5 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
3[5] | ![]() | 6.9 | 35.0 | ||||
5[6] | ![]() | 6.6 | 20.0 | ||||
23[7] | ![]() | 6.0 | 50.0 | ||||
24[8] | ![]() | 6.6 | 25.0 | ||||
28[9] | ![]() | 7.3 | 15.0 | ||||
30[10] | ![]() | 6.6 | 170.0 |
April
editStrongest magnitude | 7.0 Mw ![]() |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 3 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
1[11] | ![]() | 6.8 | 35.0 | ||||
1[12] | ![]() | 6.5 | 35.0 | ||||
2[13] | ![]() | 7.0 | 15.0 | ||||
10[14] | ![]() | 6.5 | 35.0 |
May
editStrongest magnitude | 6.6 Mw ![]() |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 5 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
1[15] | ![]() | 6.4 | 15.0 | ||||
12[16] | ![]() | 6.4 | 35.0 | ||||
14[17] | ![]() | 6.2 | 0.0 | VIII | A few homes were damaged or destroyed. Depth unknown. | ||
20[18] | ![]() | 6.6 | 35.0 | ||||
21[19] | ![]() | 6.4 | 35.0 |
June
editStrongest magnitude | 6.7 Mw ![]() |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 1 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
28[20] | ![]() | 6.7 | 25.0 |
July
editStrongest magnitude | 7.4 Mw ![]() |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 1 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
4[21] | ![]() | 7.4 | 35.0 | ||||
15[22] | ![]() | 6.0 | 140.0 |
August
editStrongest magnitude | 5.9 Mw ![]() |
---|---|
Deadliest | 5.9 Mw ![]() 51+ deaths |
Total fatalities | 51+ |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 0 |
6.0–6.9 | 0 |
5.0–5.9 | 1 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
4[23] | ![]() | 0.0 | 0.0 | The magnitude, depth and location were unknown. A tsunami caused major flooding in the area. Some homes were destroyed. | |||
14[24] | ![]() | 5.9 | 0.0 | VIII | The 1921 Massawa earthquake caused at least 51 deaths and major damage. | 51+ |
September
editStrongest magnitude | 7.6 Mw ![]() |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 1 |
6.0–6.9 | 1 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
11[25][26] | ![]() | 7.6 | 15.0 | Some light damage was reported on Java. A minor tsunami was reported. | |||
27[27] | ![]() | 6.5 | 5.0 |
October
editStrongest magnitude | 7.2 Mw ![]() |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 2 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
10[28][29] | ![]() | 6.6 | 35.0 | VII | Some damage was reported. | ||
12[30] | ![]() | 6.6 | 100.0 | ||||
15[31] | ![]() | 7.1 | 35.0 | ||||
20[32] | ![]() | 7.2 | 113.6 |
November
editStrongest magnitude | 7.8 Mw ![]() |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 2 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
7[33][34] | ![]() | 6.6 | 35.0 | VIII | Some homes were damaged. | ||
11[35][36][37] | ![]() | 7.4 | 15.0 | VII | A tsunami was reported. Some homes were damaged. | ||
13[38] | ![]() | 6.3 | 15.0 | ||||
15[39] | ![]() | 7.8 | 240.0 |
December
editStrongest magnitude | 7.3 Mw ![]() |
---|---|
Total fatalities | 0 |
Number by magnitude | |
8.0–8.9 | 0 |
7.0–7.9 | 2 |
6.0–6.9 | 0 |
Date | Country and location | Mw | Depth (km) | MMI | Notes | Casualties | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dead | Injured | ||||||
8[40] | ![]() | 7.0 | 35.0 | ||||
18[41] | ![]() | 7.3 | 540.0 |
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