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

Strongest magnitude Peru, off the coast of central Peru (Magnitude 8.1) October 17
Deadliest China, Hebei Province (Magnitude 6.8) March 22 8,064 deaths
Total fatalities10,000+
Number by magnitude
9.0+0
← 19651967 →

This is a list of earthquakes in 1966. 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. Maximum intensities are indicated on the Mercalli intensity scale and are sourced from United States Geological Survey (USGS) ShakeMap data. With only 9 events above magnitude 7.0+ this was a fairly quiet year. The largest event was in Peru in October and measured 8.1. Turkey had the deadliest event of the year when in August a magnitude 6.8 earthquake caused nearly 2,400 deaths. China had a number of deadly earthquakes especially in March. DR Congo also had an earthquake in March which resulted in 140 deaths. Japan and large portions of Indonesia were notably quiet this year.

Overall

By death toll

Rank Death toll Magnitude Location MMI Depth (km) Date
1 8,064 6.8  China, Hebei Province X (Extreme) 20.0 March 22
2 2,394 6.8  Turkey, Mus Province IX (Violent) 24.7 August 19
3 140 6.6  DR Congo, North Kivu VIII (Severe) 29.3 March 20
4 125 8.1  Peru, off the coast of central Peru IX (Violent) 40.0 October 17
5 101 6.5  China, Hebei Province IX (Violent) 25.0 March 7
6 80 6.0    Nepal, Sudurpashchim Province VIII (Severe) 25.9 June 27
7 15 5.6  India, Uttar Pradesh VII (Very strong) 27.0 August 15
8 12 4.6  Turkey, Mus Province ( ) 64.0 July 12
9 10 6.0  Turkey, Mus Province VIII (Severe) 38.0 March 7
9 10 5.1  Soviet Union, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan VII (Very strong) 3 ~8 April 26
  • Note: At least 10 casualties

By magnitude

Rank Magnitude Death toll Location MMI Depth (km) Date
1 8.1 125  Peru, off the coast of central Peru IX (Violent) 40.0 October 17
2 7.8 0  United Kingdom, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands VII (Very strong) 55.0 December 31
= 3 7.7 0  Indonesia, Morotai VII (Very strong) 115.0 September 8
= 3 7.7 3  Chile, Antofagasta Region IX (Violent) 25.0 December 28
4 7.5 7  Taiwan, off the east coast of Taiwan VII (Very strong) 30.0 March 12
= 5 7.1 0  United Kingdom, British Solomon Islands VI (Strong) 45.0 June 15
= 5 7.1 0  United Kingdom, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands VI (Strong) 35.0 December 31
= 6 7.0 0  Indonesia, Banda Sea III (Weak) 531.8 June 22
= 6 7.0 0 central Mid-Atlantic Ridge ( ) 15.0 October 19
  • Note: At least 7.0 magnitude

Notable events

January

January
Strongest magnitude6.0 Mw 2 events
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.92
5.0–5.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
11  Japan, off the south coast of Honshu 6.0 15.0
28  New Hebrides, Vanuatu 6.0 10.0 VII
31  China, Yunnan Province 5.1 0.0 VII Some homes were destroyed. Unknown depth.

February

February
Strongest magnitude6.9 Mw  Australia, Papua and New Guinea
Deadliest6.2 Mw  Greece
1 death
Total fatalities1
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
4  New Hebrides, Vanuatu 6.4 180.0 IV
5  Greece, Central Greece (region) 6.2 10.0 VII 1 person died and 60 people were injured. 450 homes were destroyed. Property damage costs were $4 million (1966 rate). 1 60
5  China, Yunnan Province 6.4 10.0 IX Many homes were destroyed.
7  Pakistan, Baluchistan, Pakistan 6.5 10.0 VIII Doublet earthquake.
7  Pakistan, Punjab, Pakistan 6.5 10.0 VIII
10  United States, Northern Mariana Islands 6.5 45.7
13  Indonesia, Tanimbar Islands 6.0 35.0
13  China, Yunnan Province 5.9 10.0 VII Aftershock of February 5 event. Some homes were destroyed.
16  New Hebrides, Vanuatu 6.6 35.0 VI
22  Australia, East New Britain Province, Papua and New Guinea 6.9 35.0 VI

March

March
Strongest magnitude7.5 Mw  Taiwan
Deadliest6.6 Mw  DR Congo
140 death
Total fatalities359
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.911
5.0–5.92
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
6  China, Hebei Province 5.2 0.0 VII 11 homes were destroyed. Unknown depth. This was a foreshock to a series of large and destructive events over the coming weeks.
6  China, western Xizang Province 6.7 20.0 VII
6  China, western Xizang Province 6.3 20.0 VII Aftershock.
7  Turkey, Mus Province 6.0 38.0 VIII 10 people were killed and major damage was caused. 10
7  China, Hebei Province 6.5 25.0 IX At least 101 people were killed and extensive damage was caused in the 1966 Xingtai earthquakes. 101+
12  Taiwan, off the east coast 7.5 30.0 VII The 1966 Hualien earthquake left 7 people dead and 10 injured. Some homes were destroyed. 7 10
17  United Kingdom, Fiji 6.7 625.0
19  China, Hebei Province 5.6 0.0 VI Some homes were destroyed. Unknown depth. Aftershock of March 7 event. Foreshock of March 22 event.
20  DR Congo, North Kivu 6.6 29.3 VIII 140 people were killed and at least 101 injured in the 1966 Toro earthquake. Property damage costs were $1.5 million (1966 rate). 140 101+
22  China, Hebei Province 6.2 20.0 VII Foreshock.
22  China, Hebei Province 6.8 20.0 X The 1966 Xingtai earthquakes caused at least 101 deaths and further damage. 101+
23  Taiwan, off the east coast 6.2 49.5 V
26  China, Hebei Province 6.0 20.0 VII Some homes were destroyed. Aftershock.
29  China, Hebei Province 6.0 20.0 VII Aftershock.

April

April
Strongest magnitude6.5 Mw  Indonesia
Deadliest5.1 Mw  Soviet Union, Uzbekistan
10 deaths
Total fatalities10
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.97
5.0–5.92
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
8  Soviet Union, off the east coast of Kamchatka 6.2 46.6 VI
10  Chile, Coquimbo Region 6.1 60.5 VI
12  Chile, Araucania Region 6.2 35.0 VII
16  United States, Kodiak Island, Alaska 6.2 15.0
20  China, Hebei Province 5.3 0.0 22 homes were destroyed. Unknown depth. Aftershock of March 22 event.
20  Soviet Union, Dagestan, Russia 6.0 20.0 VII
23  Indonesia, Gulf of Tomini 6.5 20.0 VII
23  Indonesia, Gulf of Tomini 6.1 35.0 V Aftershock.
26  Soviet Union, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan 5.1 3.0~8.0 VII The 1966 Tashkent earthquake caused 10 deaths and major damage. Costs were $300 million (1966 rate). It is unknown if the depth is correct or not. 10

May

May
Strongest magnitude6.4 Mw  Peru
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.94
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
1  Peru, Ucayali Region 6.4 161.0 IV
2  Australia, West New Britain Province, Papua and New Guinea 6.1 35.0 V
5  Taiwan, off the east coast 6.2 50.0 V
9  Greece, southeast of Crete 6.0 25.0

June

June
Strongest magnitude7.1 Mw  United Kingdom, Solomon
Deadliest6.0 Mw    Nepal
80 deaths
Total fatalities80
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.92
6.0–6.99
5.0–5.90
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
6  Afghanistan, Badakhshan Province 6.6 215.6 IV
6  Philippines, east of Mindanao 6.0 25.0 V
7  Peru, off the coast of central 6.2 20.0 VI
7  United States, State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia 6.8 35.0
13  United Kingdom, Santa Cruz Islands, British Solomon Islands 6.7 241.6
15  United Kingdom, Solomon Islands 7.1 45.0 VI
15  United Kingdom, British Solomon Islands 6.8 45.0 VII Aftershock.
22  Indonesia, Banda Sea 7.0 531.8 III
27    Nepal, Sudurpashchim Province 6.0 25.9 VIII 80 people were killed and 100 were injured. 5,200 homes were destroyed. Damage costs were $1 million (1966 rate). Foreshock. 80 100
27    Nepal, Sudurpashchim Province 6.3 25.0 VI
29  New Hebrides, Vanuatu 6.0 45.0

July

July
Strongest magnitude6.8 Mw  United States
Deadliest4.6 Mw  Turkey
12 deaths
Total fatalities12
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.93
5.0–5.90
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
1  Taiwan, off the east coast 6.4 112.5 V
4  United States, Rat Islands, Alaska 6.8 15.0 III
10  Japan, Ryukyu Islands 6.1 35.6
12  Turkey, Mus Province 4.6 64.0 12 people were killed and 20 were injured. Major damage was caused. 12 20

August

August
Strongest magnitude6.9 Mw 2 events
Deadliest6.8 Mw  Turkey
2,394 deaths
Total fatalities2,409
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.910
5.0–5.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
1  Pakistan, Baluchistan, Pakistan 6.0 20.2 VII Foreshock.
1  Pakistan, Baluchistan, Pakistan 6.2 25.0 VII Foreshock.
1  Pakistan, Baluchistan, Pakistan 6.9 25.0 VIII
7  United States, south of the Aleutian Islands, Alaska 6.9 19.7
7  Mexico, Gulf of California 6.5 15.0 VI
10  Tonga 6.0 98.0
15  India, Uttar Pradesh 5.6 27.0 VIII 15 people were killed and some damage was caused. 15
15  Philippines, off the northeast coast of Mindoro 6.0 19.8 VI
19  Turkey, Mus Province 6.8 24.7 IX 2,394 people were killed in the 1966 Varto earthquake. Extensive property damage was caused with costs being around $20 million (1966 rate). 2,394
20  Turkey, Bingol Province 6.2 25.0 VII Aftershock.
21  Philippines, off the east coast of Mindanao 6.0 35.0 V

September

September
Strongest magnitude7.7 Mw  Indonesia
Deadliest5.9 Mw  Greece 1 death
Total fatalities1
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.93
5.0–5.93
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
1  Greece, Peloponnese (region) 5.9 17.0 VIII 1 person was killed and 25 were injured. Damage costs reached $14 million (1966 rate) with 180 homes collapsing. 1 25
8  Indonesia, Morotai 7.7 115.0 VII
12  United States, northern California 5.9 10.0 VII Some damage was reported to buildings and infrastructure in the area.
15  Taiwan, off the east coast 6.2 30.0 V
19  China, Yunnan Province 5.4 0.0 VII Some damage was caused. Unknown depth.
25  Mexico, Guerrero 6.0 80.3 V
28  China, Yunnan Province 6.3 20.0 IX Extensive damage was caused.

October

October
Strongest magnitude8.1 Mw  Peru
Deadliest8.1 Mw  Peru
125 deaths
Total fatalities126
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.91
7.0–7.91
6.0–6.92
5.0–5.92
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
2  China, Jilin Province 5.2 0.0 Major damage was caused. Unknown depth.
7  France, southeast of the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia 6.9 150.0
17  Peru, off the coast of central 8.1 40.0 IX The 1966 Peru earthquake left 125 people dead and 3,000 injured. Major property damage was reported. Costs were $35 million (1966 rate). 125 3,000
19 central Mid-Atlantic Ridge 7.0 15.0
27  Japan, Volcano Islands 6.7 10.0
29  Greece, Western Greece 5.9 25.0 VII 1 person died and 23 were injured. Many homes were destroyed. 1 23

November

November
Strongest magnitude6.3 Mw  New Hebrides, Vanuatu
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.90
6.0–6.93
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
3 Mona Passage 6.0 26.5
10  Argentina, San Juan Province, Argentina 6.1 113.0 IV
12  New Hebrides, Vanuatu 6.3 35.0 VI

December

December
Strongest magnitude7.8 Mw  United Kingdom, Solomon Islands
Deadliest7.7 Mw  Chile
3 deaths
Total fatalities3
Number by magnitude
8.0–8.90
7.0–7.93
6.0–6.95
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured
1  New Hebrides, Vanuatu 6.8 125.0 VI
14  Australia, East Sepik Province, Papua and New Guinea 6.3 65.0 VI
20  Argentina, Santiago del Estero Province 6.3 578.0
21  New Hebrides, Vanuatu 6.3 230.0
23  Australia, off the east coast of Papua and New Guinea 6.6 30.0 V
28  Chile, Antofagasta Region 7.7 25.0 IX 3 people were killed and 6 were injured. Many homes were destroyed. Damage costs were $400,000 (1966 rate). 3 6
31  United Kingdom, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands 7.8 55.0 VII
31  United Kingdom, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands 7.1 35.0 VI Aftershock.

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  91. "M 6.0 – Nepal-India border region". United States Geological Survey. June 27, 1966. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  92. "M 6.0 – Nepal-India border region". United States Geological Survey. June 27, 1966. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  93. "Significant Earthquake: Nepal-India". National Geophysical Data Center. June 27, 1966. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  94. "M 6.3 – Nepal-India border region". United States Geological Survey. June 27, 1966. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  95. "M 6.3 – Nepal-India border region". United States Geological Survey. June 27, 1966. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  96. "M 6.0 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. June 29, 1966. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  97. "M 6.4 – Taiwan region". United States Geological Survey. July 1, 1966. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  98. "M 6.4 – Taiwan region". United States Geological Survey. July 1, 1966. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  99. "M 6.8 – Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska". United States Geological Survey. July 4, 1966. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  100. "M 6.8 – Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska". United States Geological Survey. July 4, 1966. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  101. "M 6.1 – southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan". United States Geological Survey. July 10, 1966. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  102. "Significant Earthquake: Turkey: Bagici". National Geophysical Data Center. July 12, 1966. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  103. "M 6.0 – Pakistan". United States Geological Survey. August 1, 1966. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  104. "M 6.0 – Pakistan". United States Geological Survey. August 1, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  105. "M 6.2 – Pakistan". United States Geological Survey. August 1, 1966. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  106. "M 6.2 – Pakistan". United States Geological Survey. August 1, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  107. "M 6.9 – Pakistan". United States Geological Survey. August 1, 1966. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  108. "M 6.9 – Pakistan". United States Geological Survey. August 1, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  109. "M 6.9 – south of the Aleutian Islands". United States Geological Survey. August 7, 1966. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  110. "M 6.5 – Baja California-Sonora border region, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. August 7, 1966. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  111. "M 6.5 – Baja California-Sonora border region, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. August 7, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  112. "M 6.0 – Tonga". United States Geological Survey. August 10, 1966. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  113. "M 5.6 – Uttar Pradesh, India". United States Geological Survey. August 15, 1966. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  114. "M 5.6 – Uttar Pradesh, India". United States Geological Survey. August 15, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  115. "Significant Earthquake: INDIA: N". National Geophysical Data Center. August 15, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  116. "M 6.0 – Mindoro, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. August 15, 1966. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  117. "M 6.0 – Mindoro, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. August 15, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  118. "M 6.8 – eastern Turkey". United States Geological Survey. August 19, 1966. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  119. "M 6.8 – eastern Turkey". United States Geological Survey. August 19, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  120. "Significant Earthquake: Turkey: Varto". National Geophysical Data Center. August 19, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  121. "M 6.2 – eastern Turkey". United States Geological Survey. August 20, 1966. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  122. "M 6.2 – eastern Turkey". United States Geological Survey. August 20, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  123. "M 6.0 – Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. August 21, 1966. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  124. "M 6.0 – Mindanao, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. August 21, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  125. "Significant Earthquake: Greece: Southern". National Geophysical Data Center. September 1, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  126. "M 7.7 – Halmahera, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. September 8, 1966. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  127. "M 7.7 – Halmahera, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. September 8, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  128. "M 5.9 – Northern California". United States Geological Survey. September 12, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  129. "M 5.9 – Northern California". United States Geological Survey. September 12, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  130. "M 6.2 – Taiwan region". United States Geological Survey. September 15, 1966. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  131. "M 6.2 – Taiwan region". United States Geological Survey. September 15, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  132. "Significant Earthquake: China: Yunnan Province". National Geophysical Data Center. September 19, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  133. "M 6.0 – Guerrero, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. September 25, 1966. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  134. "M 6.0 – Guerrero, Mexico". United States Geological Survey. September 25, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  135. "M 6.3 – Sichuan-Yunnan border region, China". United States Geological Survey. September 28, 1966. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  136. "M 6.3 – Sichuan-Yunnan border region, China". United States Geological Survey. September 28, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  137. "Significant Earthquake: China: Yunnan Province". National Geophysical Data Center. September 28, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  138. "Significant Earthquake: China: Jilin Province". National Geophysical Data Center. October 2, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  139. "M 6.9 – southeast of the Loyalty Islands". United States Geological Survey. October 7, 1966. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  140. "M 8.1 – near the coast of central Peru". United States Geological Survey. October 17, 1966. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  141. "M 8.1 – near the coast of central Peru". United States Geological Survey. October 17, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  142. "Significant Earthquake: Peru: Lima, Huacho, Huaura, Chancay, Supe, San Nicolas". National Geophysical Data Center. October 17, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  143. "M 7.0 – north of Ascension Island". United States Geological Survey. October 19, 1966. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  144. "M 6.7 – Volcano Islands, Japan region". United States Geological Survey. October 27, 1966. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  145. "M 5.9 – Greece". United States Geological Survey. October 29, 1966. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  146. "M 5.9 – Greece". United States Geological Survey. October 29, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  147. "Significant Earthquake: Greece Central". National Geophysical Data Center. October 29, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  148. "M 6.0 – Mona Passage". United States Geological Survey. November 3, 1966. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  149. "M 6.1 – San Juan, Argentina". United States Geological Survey. November 10, 1966. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  150. "M 6.1 – San Juan, Argentina". United States Geological Survey. November 10, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  151. "M 6.3 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. November 12, 1966. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  152. "M 6.3 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. November 12, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  153. "M 6.8 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. December 1, 1966. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  154. "M 6.8 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. December 1, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  155. "M 6.3 – near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. December 14, 1966. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  156. "M 6.3 – near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. December 14, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  157. "M 6.3 – Santiago Del Estero, Argentina". United States Geological Survey. December 20, 1966. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  158. "M 6.3 – Vanuatu". United States Geological Survey. December 21, 1966. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  159. "M 6.6 – eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. December 23, 1966. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  160. "M 6.6 – eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. December 23, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  161. "M 7.7 – Antofagasta, Chile". United States Geological Survey. December 28, 1966. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  162. "M 7.7 – Antofagasta, Chile". United States Geological Survey. December 28, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  163. "Significant Earthquake: Chile: Taltal, Catalina". National Geophysical Data Center. December 28, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  164. "M 7.8 – Santa Cruz Islands". United States Geological Survey. December 31, 1966. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  165. "M 7.8 – Santa Cruz Islands". United States Geological Survey. December 31, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  166. "M 7.1 – Santa Cruz Islands". United States Geological Survey. December 31, 1966. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  167. "M 7.1 – Santa Cruz Islands". United States Geological Survey. December 31, 1966. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
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