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  • 4.0–5.9 magnitude
  • 6.0–6.9 magnitude
  • 7.0–7.9 magnitude
  • 8.0+ magnitude

Strongest magnitude Soviet Union, Kamchatka, Russia (Magnitude 7.9) May 4
Deadliest United States, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming (Magnitude 7.3) August 18 28 deaths
Total fatalities94
Number by magnitude
9.0+0
← 19581960 →

This is a list of earthquakes in 1959. 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. Generally the year experienced below normal seismic activity with 10 magnitude 7.0+ events. The largest was a magnitude 7.9 which struck Russia in May. August was an interesting month mainly owing to a magnitude 7.3 earthquake which struck Yellowstone National Park. This resulted in 28 of the 94 deaths during 1959. Most of the deaths in fact were in August as Taiwan and Mexico were struck by events which caused 16 and 25 deaths respectively.

Overall

By death toll

Rank Death toll Magnitude Location MMI Depth (km) Date
1 28 7.3  United States, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming X (Extreme) 5.0 August 18
2 25 6.4  Mexico, off the coast of Veracruz VI (Strong) 31.0 August 26
3 18 5.4  Turkey, Mus Province ( ) 15.0 October 25
4 16 7.2  Taiwan, off the east coast of Taiwan VI (Strong) 25.0 August 15
  • Note: At least 10 casualties

By magnitude

Rank Magnitude Death toll Location MMI Depth (km) Date
1 7.9 1  Soviet Union, eastern Kamchatka, Russia X (Extreme) 55.0 May 4
= 2 7.3 28  United States, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming X (Extreme) 5.0 August 18
= 2 7.3 0  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands ( ) 35.0 September 14
3 7.2 16  Taiwan, off the east coast of Taiwan VI (Strong) 25.0 August 15
4 7.1 1  Chile, Tarapaca Region VII (Very strong) 109.2 June 14
= 5 7.0 0  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu V (Moderate) 35.0 January 22
= 5 7.0 0  Peru, Puno Region ( ) 200.7 July 19
= 5 7.0 0  United Kingdom, Solomon Islands ( ) 25.0 August 17
= 5 7.0 0  Australia, Madang Province, Papua and New Guinea ( ) 133.1 November 19
= 5 7.0 0  United Kingdom, South Sandwich Islands ( ) 25.0 December 14
  • Note: At least 7.0 magnitude

Notable events

January

January
Strongest magnitude7.0 Mw  Japan
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.98
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
8  United Kingdom, south of Dominica 6.6 138.8
15  United Kingdom, south of Fiji 6.5 485.2
20  Portugal, Baucau District, East Timor 6.0 35.0 V
22  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu 7.0 35.0 V
22  Japan, eastern Hokkaido 6.2 15.0 VII Foreshock.
24  Mexico, off the coast of Chiapas 6.0 35.0 IV
30  Chile, Atacama Region 6.3 45.0 VI
30  Japan, eastern Hokkaido 6.4 25.0 VI Doublet earthquake.
30  Japan, eastern Hokkaido 6.4 25.0 VII

February

February
Strongest magnitude6.9 Mw  Peru
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.96
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
7  Peru, off the north coast 6.9 30.0 VII Some damage was caused.
11  Mexico, Oaxaca 6.0 20.0
16  Ecuador, off the coast 6.0 15.0 V
20  Chile, Coquimbo Region 6.4 60.0
23  Australia, West New Britain Province, Papua and New Guinea 6.0 35.0 V
27  Japan, Ryukyu Islands 6.0 50.0

March

March
Strongest magnitude6.9 Mw  Indonesia
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.98
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
1  Indonesia, off the north coast of West Papua (province) 6.9 35.0 VI
2  Indonesia, Leti Islands 6.1 35.0 VI
2  Afghanistan, Badakhshan Province 6.1 209.9
9  Guatemala, Quiche Department 6.3 165.0
10  Northern Rhodesia, Eastern Province, Zambia 6.1 0.0 Unknown depth.
17  Japan, Ryukyu Islands 6.6 15.0
18  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu 6.1 80.0
23  United States, central Nevada 6.0 15.0 VII

April

April
Strongest magnitude6.9 Mw  Taiwan
Deadliest6.9 Mw  Taiwan
2 deaths
Total fatalities2
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.99
5.0–5.92
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
5  France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur 5.5 15.0 VIII Some damage was reported.
6  Indonesia, Sumba 6.2 35.0 VI
8  Argentina, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina 6.1 15.0 VII
12  Mexico, Oaxaca 6.2 101.4
12  Indonesia, off the south coast of Papua (province) 6.4 75.0
12  Tonga 6.2 37.0
20  Australia, off the south coast of New Britain, Papua and New Guinea 6.0 53.0 V
22  United States, Fox Islands (Alaska) 6.0 51.0
25  Turkey, Mugla Province 5.9 15.0 VIII Some damage was reported.
26  Taiwan, off the east coast of 6.9 118.0 VI 2 people were killed and some damage was reported. 2
28  Mexico, off the coast of Chiapas 6.5 25.0 VI

May

May
Strongest magnitude7.9 Mw  Soviet Union
Deadliest7.9 Mw  Soviet Union
1 death
Total fatalities1
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.910
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
4  Soviet Union, eastern Kamchatka, Russia 7.9 55.0 X 1 person died and another 13 were hurt in the 1959 Kamchatka earthquake. Many homes were destroyed. 1 13
5  Soviet Union, eastern Kamchatka, Russia 6.3 15.0 VII Aftershock.
12  China, western Xizang Province 6.3 25.0
12  Argentina, Salta Province 6.6 25.0 VII
12  United States, Andreanof Islands, Alaska 6.0 35.0
14  Greece, central Crete 6.1 35.0 VI
21  Chile, Atacama Region 6.0 43.0 V
22  New Zealand, Cook Strait 6.0 65.0
24  Mexico, Oaxaca 6.6 65.0 VI Major damage was caused.
26  Japan, Ryukyu Islands 6.6 101.7
29  New Hebrides, Vanuatu 6.5 97.6

June

June
Strongest magnitude7.1 Mw  Chile
Deadliest7.1 Mw  Chile
1 death
Total fatalities1
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.99
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
1  Australia, off the east coast of Bougainville Island, Papua and New Guinea 6.1 100.0
2  Philippines, Batanes 6.2 15.0 Doublet earthquake.
2  Philippines, Batanes 6.1 15.0
14  Chile, Tarapaca Region 7.1 109.2 VII 1 person was killed and some damage was reported. 1
18  Soviet Union, eastern Kamchatka, Russia 6.9 10.0 X Aftershock of May 4 event.
18  Soviet Union, eastern Kamchatka, Russia 6.6 10.0 Aftershock.
27  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands 6.5 162.6
27  China, Xinjiang Province 6.1 25.0 VII
28  Indonesia, Savu Sea 6.0 60.0
29  United Kingdom, Solomon Islands 6.0 35.0 IV

July

July
Strongest magnitude7.0 Mw  Peru
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.98
5.0–5.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
2  China, Henan Province 5.0 0.0 VI Some people were injured and a few homes were destroyed. Unknown depth. 1+
3  New Hebrides, Vanuatu 6.5 15.0
3  United Kingdom, Fiji 6.6 15.0
6  Argentina, Santiago del Estero Province 6.8 629.2 Doublet earthquake.
6  Argentina, Santiago del Estero Province 6.9 623.5
9  Bolivia, Potosi Department 6.8 111.0
18  Philippines, Luzon 6.7 150.0
19  Peru, Puno Region 7.0 200.7
22  Australia, off the east coast of New Britain, Papua and New Guinea 6.4 35.0 V
24  United States, off the coast of northern California 6.2 15.0 IV

August

August
Strongest magnitude7.3 Mw  United States
Deadliest7.3 Mw  United States
28 deaths
Total fatalities79
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.910
5.0–5.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
10  China, Shanxi Province 5.5 15.0 VII 43 homes were destroyed.
15  Taiwan, off the east coast of 7.2 25.0 VI The 1959 Hengchun earthquake left 16 people dead and another 63 injured. Many homes were destroyed. 16 63
17  United Kingdom, Solomon Islands 7.0 25.0 VI Major damage was reported.
18  Taiwan, off the east coast of 6.2 174.6 Aftershock.
18  United States, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 7.3 5.0 X One of the largest events to strike the state. 28 people were killed and extensive damage was caused by the 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake. Costs were around $11 million (1959 rate). 28
18  United States, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 6.5 5.0 Aftershock.
18  United States, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 6.0 5.0 Aftershock.
18  United States, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 6.3 5.0 VIII Aftershock.
19  United States, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 6.0 5.0 VII Aftershock.
24  United Kingdom, Manyara Region, Tanganyika 6.1 0.0 Unknown depth.
26  Mexico, off the coast of Veracruz 6.4 31.0 VIII During the 1959 Coatzacoalcos earthquake, 25 people were killed and another 200 were injured. Many homes were destroyed. 25 200
26  Canada, west of Vancouver Island 6.5 15.0
28  United States, central Alaska 6.0 44.0
29  Soviet Union, Lake Baikal, Russia 6.1 10.0 VII

September

September
Strongest magnitude7.3 Mw  New Zealand
Deadliest6.2 Mw  Albania
2 deaths
Total fatalities2
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.95
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
1  Albania, Elbasan County 6.2 20.0 X 2 people were killed and major damage was caused. 2
3  Indonesia, southern Sulawesi 6.1 15.0 VI
14  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands 7.3 35.0
15  New Zealand, Kermadec Islands 6.8 35.0 Aftershock.
25  Taiwan, southeast of 6.5 20.0 VI
30  New Hebrides, Vanuatu 6.0 35.0

October

October
Strongest magnitude6.7 Mw  Soviet Union
Deadliest5.4 Mw  Turkey
18 deaths
Total fatalities18
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.99
5.0–5.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
7  Albania, Fier County 6.0 20.0 VII
15  Indonesia, Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi 6.6 35.0 VI
19  United Kingdom, south of Fiji 6.6 582.0
24  Soviet Union, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan 6.0 15.0 VII
25  Turkey, Mus Province 5.4 15.0 18 people were killed and some damage was reported. 18
26  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu 6.5 20.0 IV
26  Soviet Union, Kamchatka, Russia 6.6 132.8
27  Soviet Union, Kuril Islands, Russia 6.7 61.8
29  Soviet Union, Primorye, Russia 6.2 561.7
31  United Kingdom, Fiji 6.6 418.0

November

November
Strongest magnitude7.0 Mw  Australia
Deadliest6.1 Mw  China
1+ deaths
Total fatalities1+
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.98
5.0–5.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
2  Australia, East New Britain Province, Papua and New Guinea 6.3 45.8 VI
7  France, Medea Province, Algeria 5.3 15.0 VIII Some damage was caused.
8  Japan, off the west coast of Hokkaido 6.5 30.0 V
15  China, Xinjiang Province 6.1 47.8 V At least 1 person died and some damage was caused. 1+
15  Greece, Ionian Sea 6.7 15.0 VII
19  Australia, Madang Province, Papua and New Guinea 7.0 133.1
26  Indonesia, off the southwest coast of Sumatra 6.6 30.0 V
28  Chile, Atacama Region 6.1 35.0 VI
30  China, Xinjiang Province 6.0 35.0 VI
30  United States, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska 6.1 0.0 Depth unknown.

December

December
Strongest magnitude7.0 Mw  United Kingdom
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.97
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
2  Indonesia, Sulawesi 6.4 25.0 VI
14  United States, Fox Islands (Alaska) 6.3 24.0
14  United Kingdom, South Sandwich Islands 7.0 25.0
18  United States, Fox Islands (Alaska) 6.0 27.3 Aftershock.
25  Chile, Atacama Region 6.6 100.9
27  Argentina, Santiago del Estero Province 6.0 593.8
27  Soviet Union, off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia 6.6 26.8 VI Largest event of a series of events affecting the area.
28  Soviet Union, off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia 6.5 39.6

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  89. "M 6.1 – Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region". United States Geological Survey. June 27, 1959. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  90. "M 6.1 – Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region". United States Geological Survey. June 27, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  91. "M 6.0 – Savu Sea". United States Geological Survey. June 28, 1959. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  92. "M 6.0 – Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. June 29, 1959. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  93. "M 6.0 – Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. June 29, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  94. "Significant Earthquake: CHINA: HENAN PROVINCE". National Geophysical Data Center. July 2, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  95. "M 6.5 – Vanuatu region". United States Geological Survey. July 3, 1959. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  96. "M 6.6 – Fiji region". United States Geological Survey. July 3, 1959. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  97. "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. July 6, 1959. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  98. "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. July 6, 1959. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  99. "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. July 9, 1959. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  100. "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. July 18, 1959. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  101. "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. July 19, 1959. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  102. "M 6.4 – New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. July 22, 1959. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  103. "M 6.4 – New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. July 22, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  104. "M 6.2 – offshore Northern California". United States Geological Survey. July 24, 1959. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  105. "M 6.2 – offshore Northern California". United States Geological Survey. July 24, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  106. "M 5.5 – Shaanxi-Shanxi border region, China". United States Geological Survey. August 10, 1959. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  107. "M 5.5 – Shaanxi-Shanxi border region, China". United States Geological Survey. August 10, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  108. "Significant Earthquake: CHINA: SHAANXI PROVINCE". National Geophysical Data Center. August 10, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  109. "M 7.2 – Taiwan region". United States Geological Survey. August 15, 1959. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  110. "M 7.2 – Taiwan region". United States Geological Survey. August 15, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  111. "Significant Earthquake: TAIWAN". National Geophysical Data Center. August 15, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  112. "M 7.0 – Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. August 17, 1959. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  113. "M 7.0 – Solomon Islands". United States Geological Survey. August 17, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  114. "Significant Earthquake: SOLOMON ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. August 17, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  115. "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. August 18, 1959. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  116. "M 7.3 – The 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake, Montana". United States Geological Survey. August 18, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  117. "M 7.3 – The 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake, Montana". United States Geological Survey. August 18, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  118. "Significant Earthquake: MONTANA: HEBGEN LAKE". National Geophysical Data Center. August 18, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  119. "M 6.5 – Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming". United States Geological Survey. August 18, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  120. "M 6.0 – Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming". United States Geological Survey. August 18, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  121. "M 6.3 – Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming". United States Geological Survey. August 18, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  122. "M 6.3 – Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming". United States Geological Survey. August 18, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  123. "M 6.0 – Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming". United States Geological Survey. August 19, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  124. "M 6.0 – Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming". United States Geological Survey. August 19, 1959. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  125. "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. August 24, 1959. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  126. "M 6.4 – offshore Veracruz, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. August 26, 1959. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  127. "M 6.4 – offshore Veracruz, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. August 26, 1959. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  128. "Significant Earthquake: MEXICO: GULF OF CAMPECHE". National Geophysical Data Center. August 26, 1959. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  129. "M 6.5 – Vancouver Island, Canada region". United States Geological Survey. August 26, 1959. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  130. "M 6.0 – Central Alaska". United States Geological Survey. August 28, 1959. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  131. "M 6.1 – Lake Baykal region, Russia". United States Geological Survey. August 29, 1959. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  132. "M 6.1 – Lake Baykal region, Russia". United States Geological Survey. August 29, 1959. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  133. "M 6.2 – Albania". United States Geological Survey. September 1, 1959. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  134. "M 6.2 – Albania". United States Geological Survey. September 1, 1959. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  135. "Significant Earthquake: ALBANIA". National Geophysical Data Center. September 1, 1959. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  136. "M 6.1 – Sulawesi, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. September 3, 1959. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  137. "M 6.1 – Sulawesi, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. September 3, 1959. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  138. "M 7.3 – Kermadec Islands region". United States Geological Survey. September 14, 1959. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  139. "M 6.8 – Kermadec Islands region". United States Geological Survey. September 15, 1959. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  140. "M 6.5 – Taiwan region". United States Geological Survey. September 25, 1959. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  141. "M 6.5 – Taiwan region". United States Geological Survey. September 25, 1959. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  142. "M 6.0 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. September 30, 1959. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  143. "M 6.0 – Albania". United States Geological Survey. October 7, 1959. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  144. "M 6.0 – Albania". United States Geological Survey. October 7, 1959. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  145. "M 6.6 – Minahasa, Sulawesi, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. October 15, 1959. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  146. "M 6.6 – Minahasa, Sulawesi, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. October 15, 1959. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  147. "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. October 19, 1959. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  148. "M 6.0 – eastern Uzbekistan". United States Geological Survey. October 24, 1959. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  149. "M 6.0 – eastern Uzbekistan". United States Geological Survey. October 24, 1959. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  150. "M 5.4 – eastern Turkey". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 1959. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  151. "Significant Earthquake: TURKEY: NINIA". National Geophysical Data Center. October 25, 1959. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  152. "M 6.5 – off the east coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. October 26, 1959. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  153. "M 6.5 – off the east coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. October 26, 1959. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  154. "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. October 26, 1959. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  155. "M 6.7 – Kuril Islands". United States Geological Survey. October 27, 1959. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  156. "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. October 29, 1959. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  157. "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. October 31, 1959. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  158. "M 6.3 – New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. November 2, 1959. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  159. "M 6.3 – New Britain region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. November 2, 1959. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  160. "M 5.3 – northern Algeria". United States Geological Survey. November 7, 1959. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  161. "Significant Earthquake: ALGERIA: BOU-MEDFA". National Geophysical Data Center. November 7, 1959. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  162. "M 6.5 – Hokkaido, Japan region". United States Geological Survey. November 8, 1959. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  163. "M 6.5 – Hokkaido, Japan region". United States Geological Survey. November 8, 1959. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  164. "M 6.1 – southern Xinjiang, China". United States Geological Survey. November 15, 1959. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  165. "M 6.1 – southern Xinjiang, China". United States Geological Survey. November 15, 1959. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  166. "Significant Earthquake: CHINA: XINGJIANG". National Geophysical Data Center. November 15, 1959. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  167. "M 6.7 – Ionian Sea". United States Geological Survey. November 15, 1959. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  168. "M 6.7 – Ionian Sea". United States Geological Survey. November 15, 1959. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  169. "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. November 19, 1959. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  170. "M 6.6 – southern Sumatra, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. November 26, 1959. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  171. "M 6.6 – southern Sumatra, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. November 26, 1959. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  172. "M 6.1 – Atacama, Chile". United States Geological Survey. November 28, 1959. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  173. "M 6.1 – Atacama, Chile". United States Geological Survey. November 28, 1959. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  174. "M 6.0 – Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region". United States Geological Survey. November 30, 1959. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  175. "M 6.0 – Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region". United States Geological Survey. November 30, 1959. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  176. "M 6.1 – Kenai Peninsula, Alaska". United States Geological Survey. November 30, 1959. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  177. "M 6.4 – Sulawesi, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. December 2, 1959. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
  178. "M 6.4 – Sulawesi, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. December 2, 1959. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  179. "M 6.3 – Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska". United States Geological Survey. December 14, 1959. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
  180. "M 7.0 – South Sandwich Islands region". United States Geological Survey. December 14, 1959. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
  181. "M 6.0 – Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska". United States Geological Survey. December 18, 1959. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
  182. "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. December 25, 1959. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
  183. "On-Line Bulletin". International Seismological Centre. December 27, 1959. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
  184. "M 6.6 – near the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. December 27, 1959. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
  185. "M 6.6 – near the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. December 27, 1959. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  186. "M 6.5 – off the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia". United States Geological Survey. December 28, 1959. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
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