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Top 20 Earthquakes Worldwide in 2023
A Comprehensive List of Notable Seismic Events
Magnitude 5.0 and Above
In 2023, a total of 1712 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.0 or greater were recorded worldwide as of December that year. This includes a range of seismic events, from relatively minor tremors to major earthquakes that caused significant damage and loss of life. Here is a list of the top 20 earthquakes worldwide in 2023, based on their magnitude:
- WEB 2023-12-30 171623 UTC 330 km 65 163 km WSW of Abepura Indonesia 65 115 km SE of Kurilsk Russia
- 7 18 68 Ecuador Guayas offshore VII Very Strong 658 March 18 2023 Guayas earthquake IX Violent 160 February 20 2023
- Top 20 earthquakes worldwide 2023 M 76 Mindanao Philippines - Time GMT Saturday 2 Dec 2023 1437 Hypocenter depth M 69 87 Km E of Aras-asan
These earthquakes occurred in various regions around the globe, including Indonesia, Ecuador, the Philippines, and Russia. They serve as reminders of the dynamic and unpredictable nature of our planet, and highlight the importance of earthquake preparedness and resilience.
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