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Earthquakes worldwide by Richter Scale gradation up to 2012

 

Number of earthquakes worldwide from 2006 to 2012* by Richter Scale gradation

Number of earthquakes
Worldwide; US Geological Survey Source: U.S. Geological Survey


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The statistic shows the number of earthquakes worldwide from 2006 to 2012* by Richter Scale gradation. In 2012*, there were 3,987 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.0 to 4.9.

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Survey time period 2006 to 2012
Object of investigation Number of earthquakes on the Richter Scale
Region Worldwide
Macroregion Trans-Continental only (with GER)
Type time series
Category other
Relevance 4
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Published by US Geological Survey
Release date May 2012
Further information * As of May 22, 2012.

Since 2009, earthquakes outside the United States with a magnitude of less than 4.5 were recorded only if information suggests the earthquake was felt or caused damage.
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