THE WORLD'S LARGEST EARTHQUAKES IN 2018
Abstract
In 2018 there were 44 earthquakes across the world that either reached or exceeded a moment magnitude (Mw) of 6.5. One had a moment magnitude greater than or equal to 8.0, and 16 were between 7.0 and 7.9. At least 32 earthquakes claimed human lives; in total there were at least 5228 victims. The most devastating earthquake, of magnitude 7.5, took place on 28 September in Indonesia, where at least 4340 people were killed. The 19 August earthquake near Fiji, under the Pacific ocean bottom, ranked highest in terms of the released energy, with a moment magnitude of 8.2. The strongest earthquake in Europe, with a moment magnitude of 6.8, struck in the Ionian Sea on 30 September. The Greek island of Zakyntos suffered the most damage.
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