Lists of earthquakes
This list provides information on earthquakes in all parts of the world that have occurred in the past and handed down through historical reports or in the recent history were known for their impact through media reports. The preceding maps showing the concentration of Erdbebenepizentren along tectonic plate boundaries.
Earthquakes that occur undersea at the seafloor are often referred to as " earthquake " or " tidal wave ". If certain conditions are met, then huge amounts of sea water be displaced jerky by earthquakes of this type within a very short time; the power transmitted to these water waves energy has the additional danger of a tsunami.
Maps
Tectonic activity worldwide
Tectonic plates in pastel colors
Traditional view of the tectonic plates
When comparing the maps, the correspondence of the regions largest earthquake frequency with the boundaries of tectonic plate is clear.
List
Legend:
- D = depth of the epicenter in km
- M = Magnitude MW = moment magnitude
- MS = Oberflächenwellenmagnitude
- ML = local magnitude
- Not specified = Type of Magnitude unknown