Lists of 20th-century earthquakes



This list of 20th-century earthquakes is a list of earthquakes of magnitude 6 and above that occurred in the 20th century. Sone smaller events which nevertheless had a significant impact are also included. After 1900 most earthquakes have some degree of instrumental records and this means that the locations and magnitudes are more reliable than for earlier events.

List of largest earthquakes by magnitude

 * Note: At least 8.5+ magnitude

1991–2000

 * Key to magnitudes
 * ML = Local magnitude (Richter)
 * MS = Surface wave magnitude
 * Mw = Moment magnitude