List of earthquakes in 1902

Earthquakes in 1902
Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1902

  • 4.0−5.9 magnitude
  • 6.0−6.9 magnitude

  • 7.0−7.9 magnitude
  • 8.0+ magnitude

Strongest
magnitude
Russia Sea of Okhotsk, June 11, Magnitude 8.0
Deadliest Uzbekistan Andijan Province, Uzbekistan, December 16 (Magnitude 6.4) 4,880 dead
Total fatalities 9,575
Number by magnitude
9.0+ 0
8.0−8.9 1
7.0−7.9 12
6.0−6.9 24
5.0−5.9 1
 1901
1903 

This is a list of earthquakes in 1902. Only magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquakes appear on the list. Exceptions to this are earthquakes which 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. The number of large (Magnitude 7.0+) events remained similar to the last couple of years. There were a number of events which caused high casualties. The deadliest quake struck Uzbekistan in December. China and Guatemala also experienced high death tolls during the year.

Overall

By death toll

Rank Death toll Magnitude Location Depth (km) Date
1 4,880 6.4 Uzbekistan Andijan Province, Uzbekistan 9.0 December 16
2 2,500 7.7 China Xinjiang Province, China 0.0 August 22
3 2,000 7.5 Guatemala Escuintla Department, Guatemala 0.0 April 19
4 101 7.3 Philippines Mindanao, Philippines 0.0 August 21
5 86 6.9 Azerbaijan Shamakhi District, Azerbaijan 15.0 February 13

By magnitude

Rank Magnitude Death toll Location Depth (km) Date
1 8.0 0 Russia Sea of Okhotsk 600.0 June 11
2 7.8 0 Mexico Chiapas, Mexico 0.0 September 23
3 7.7 2,500 China Xinjiang Province, China 0.0 August 22
4 7.5 2,000 Guatemala Escuintla Department, Guatemala 0.0 April 19
4 7.5 0 Northern Mariana Islands Northern Mariana Islands 0.0 September 22
5 7.3 101 Philippines Mindanao, Philippines 0.0 August 21
6 7.2 0 Papua New Guinea New Britain, Papua New Guinea 0.0 January 24
6 7.2 0 Afghanistan Hindu Kush, Afghanistan 200.0 October 6
7 7.1 0 Mexico Baja California, Mexico 0.0 December 12
8 7.0 0 United States Fox Islands (Alaska) 0.0 January 1
8 7.0 0 Indonesia Celebes Sea, Indonesia 0.0 January 12
8 7.0 2 Mexico Guerrero, Mexico 0.0 January 16
8 7.0 0 Japan off the east coast of Honshu, Japan 35.0 May 2

Notable events

January–March

April–June

July–September

October–December

References

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  2. "Centennial Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey. January 12, 1902. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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  5. "19020118 GUATEMALA: SAN MARTIN, QUEZALTENANGO". National Geophysical Data Center. January 18, 1902. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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  28. "19020821 PHILIPPINES: MINDANAO: LANAO, COTABATO". National Geophysical Data Center. August 21, 1902. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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  30. "19020822 CHINA: XINJIANG, TURKESTAN". National Geophysical Data Center. August 22, 1902. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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  33. "M7.5 - Alamagan region, Northern Mariana Islands". United States Geological Survey. September 22, 1902. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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