List of earthquakes in 1927

This is a list of earthquakes in 1927. Only magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquakes appear on this list. Lower magnitude events are included if they have caused death, injury, or damage. Events which occurred in remote areas will be excluded from the list as they wouldn't have generated significant media interest. All dates are listed according to UTC time. China and Japan both saw great destruction caused by earthquakes in March and May. The China earthquake in particular had nearly 41,000 deaths. Yunnan Province, China had its fair share of earthquakes. Ukraine had several earthquakes with one on September 11 causing deaths. The West Bank region had a destructive tremor in July.

Earthquakes in 1927
Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1927
Strongest magnitude China Gansu Province, (Magnitude 7.7) May 22
Deadliest China Gansu Province, (Magnitude 7.7) May 22, 40,912 deaths
Total fatalities44,452
Number by magnitude
9.0+0
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.913
6.0−6.956
5.0−5.93
← 1926
1928 →

Overall

By death toll
Rank Death toll Magnitude Location MMI Depth (km) Date
1 40,912 7.7  China, Gansu Province XI (Extreme) 15.0 May 22
2 3,022 7.0  Japan, Kyoto Prefecture, Honshu ( ) 10.0 March 7
3 268 6.3  Jordan, Balqaba Governorate ( ) 15.0 July 11
4 101 5.5  China, Yunnan Province VII (Very strong) 0.0 November 24
5 51 6.0  China, Yunnan Province VIII (Severe) 0.0 March 14
6 50 6.3  Indonesia, Sulawesi VII (Very strong) 20.0 December 1
7 30 6.4  Taiwan, Chiayi County ( ) 10.0 August 24
8 11 6.7  Ukraine,  Russia, Crimea IX (Violent) 35.0 September 11
  • Note: At least 10 casualties

By magnitude
Rank Magnitude Death toll Location MMI Depth (km) Date
1 7.7 40,912  China, Gansu Province XI (Extreme) 15.0 May 22
2 7.5 0  Indonesia, northwest of the Tanimbar Islands ( ) 35.0 June 3
3 7.3 0  United States, west of Chichagof Island, Alaska VII (Very strong) 10.0 October 24
= 4 7.2 0  Chile, Aisen Region ( ) 15.0 November 21
= 4 7.2 0  Russia, Kamchatka Peninsula ( ) 15.0 December 28
= 5 7.1 0  Vanuatu ( ) 30.0 January 24
= 5 7.1 0  Indonesia, Flores Sea ( ) 15.0 March 3
= 5 7.1 0  Fiji ( ) 295.0 April 1
= 5 7.1 0  Argentina, Mendoza Province ( ) 110.0 April 14
= 5 7.1 0  Indonesia, off the north coast of West Papua (province) ( ) 15.0 August 10
= 6 7.0 0  Russia, Kuril Islands ( ) 15.0 February 16
= 6 7.0 3,022  Japan, Kyoto Prefecture, Honshu ( ) 10.0 March 7
= 6 7.0 0  Japan, off the east coast of Honshu ( ) 35.0 August 5
  • Note: At least 7.0 magnitude

Notable events

January
January
Strongest magnitude7.1 Mw  Vanuatu
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.91
6.0−6.93
5.0−5.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

1[1] Mexico, northern Baja California5.80.0 A few people were injured. Damage of at least $1 million (1927 rate) was caused. 20 homes were damaged in Calexico, California. The depth was unknown.1+
15[2] Japan, southern Sea of Japan6.5420.0
17[3] Japan, off the east coast of Honshu6.435.0
24[4] Vanuatu7.130.0
24[5] Vanuatu6.535.0 Aftershock.

February
February
Strongest magnitude7.0 Mw  Russia
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.91
6.0−6.96
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

1[6] Papua New Guinea, southwest of Bougainville Island6.635.0
3[7] China, Yellow Sea6.520.0
14[8] Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republika Srpska6.250.0
16[9] Russia, Kuril Islands7.015.0
16[10] Russia, Kuril Islands6.515.0 Aftershock.
25[11] New Zealand, Gisborne Region, North Island6.235.0
28[12] Chile, Atacama Region6.535.0

March
March
Strongest magnitude7.1 Mw  Indonesia
Deadliest7.0 Mw  Japan
3,022 deaths
Total fatalities3,080+
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.92
6.0−6.94
5.0−5.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

3[13] Indonesia, Flores Sea7.115.0
7[14][15] Japan, Kyoto Prefecture, Honshu7.010.0 Major destruction was a consequence of the 1927 Kita Tango earthquake. 3,022 people were killed. Another 3,295 were injured. Property damage costs were $40 million (1927 rate). The earthquake destroyed 15,594 homes with a further 9,821 damaged.3,0223,295
13[16] Peru, off the north coast6.035.0
14[17] China, Yunnan Province6.00.0VIII At least 51 people were killed and many homes were destroyed in the area. The depth was unknown.51+
15[18] Burma, Sagaing Region6.5130.0
15[19] China, Qinghai Province6.035.0
20[20] China, Yunnan Province5.00.0VI 7 people were killed and a few homes were destroyed. The depth was unknown.7

April
April
Strongest magnitude7.1 Mw 2 events
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.92
6.0−6.98
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

1[21] Fiji7.1295.0
6[22] Brazil, Acre (state)6.0600.0
13[23] Philippines, Luzon6.8170.0
13[24] Philippines, Luzon6.2140.0 Aftershock.
14[25] Argentina, Mendoza Province7.1110.0 1927 Mendoza earthquake
16[26] United States, Andreanof Islands, Alaska6.520.0
17[27] Indonesia, Barat Daya Islands6.2200.0
18[28] Afghanistan, Badakhshan Province6.0200.0
19[29] Philippines, Luzon6.8180.0
30[30] China, Xinjiang Province6.035.0

May
May
Strongest magnitude7.7 Mw  China
Deadliest7.7 Mw  China
40,912 deaths
Total fatalities40,912
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.91
6.0−6.94
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

9[31] Iran, Hormozgan Province6.235.0
10[32] Indonesia, east of Siberut6.050.0
17[33] China, Heilongjiang Province6.5430.0
22[34] Bolivia, Potosi Department6.2140.0
22[35][36] China, Gansu Province7.715.0XI The 1927 Gulang earthquake caused major destruction across the epicentral area. 40,912 people were killed. Another 524 were hurt. Major damage was caused with 26,674 homes collapsing.40,912524

June
June
Strongest magnitude7.5 Mw  Indonesia
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.91
6.0−6.94
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

2[37] India, Madhya Pradesh6.535.0
3[38] Indonesia, Banda Sea7.535.0
5[39] Turkey, off the south coast6.2120.0
11[40] Indonesia, Raja Ampat Islands6.560.0
26[41][42] Ukraine,  Russia, south of Crimea6.035.0VII Some damage was caused.

July
July
Strongest magnitude6.9 Mw  Greece
Deadliest6.3 Mw  Jordan
268 deaths
Total fatalities268
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.90
6.0−6.95
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

1[43][44] Greece, west of Kythira6.935.0X
7[45] Iran, Sistan and Baluchestan Province6.5100.0
11[46][47] Jordan, Balqa Governorate6.315.0 The 1927 Jericho earthquake resulted in 268 deaths. Major damage was caused.268
12[48] Russia, Kuril Islands6.8100.0
22[49] Iran, Esfahan Province6.310.0

August
August
Strongest magnitude7.1 Mw  Indonesia
Deadliest6.4 Mw  Taiwan
30 deaths
Total fatalities30
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.92
6.0−6.98
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

1[50] Argentina, Jujuy Province6.5200.0
2[51] United Kingdom, north of the British Virgin Islands6.535.0
4[52] Indonesia, off the east coast of Sulawesi6.525.0
5[53][54] Japan, off the east coast of Honshu7.035.0 Some damage was reported.
8[55] Russia, Kuril Islands6.8105.6
10[56] Panama, south of6.615.0
10[57] Indonesia, off the north coast of West Papua (province)7.115.0
18[58] Japan, off the southeast coast of Honshu6.920.0
23[59] Japan, off the southeast coast of Honshu6.215.0 Aftershock.
24[60][61] Taiwan, Chiayi County6.410.0 30 people were killed and 190 were injured. 200 homes were destroyed.30190

September
September
Strongest magnitude6.7 Mw  Ukraine,  Russia
Deadliest5.7 Mw  Ukraine,  Russia
11 deaths
Total fatalities11
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.90
6.0−6.94
5.0−5.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

8[62] Indonesia, West Java6.250.0
11[63][64] Ukraine,  Russia, south of Crimea6.735.0IX The 1927 Crimean earthquakes were a rare event for the area as this part of Europe is normally stable. A foreshock occurred in June 1927. 11 deaths were reported as well as 122 injuries. Many homes were destroyed or damaged.11122
18[65] United States, central California6.035.0
23[66] China, northern Xinjiang Province6.410.0
24[67] Ukraine,  Russia, south of Crimea5.723.0VII Aftershock. Further damage was caused in the area. Some homes were destroyed. At least 51 people were injured.51+

October
October
Strongest magnitude7.3 Mw  United States
Total fatalities0
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.91
6.0−6.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

3[68] Bolivia, Potosi Department6.5100.0
24[69][70][71] United States, west of Chichagof Island, Alaska7.310.0VII Some damage was reported. A small tsunami was observed.

November
November
Strongest magnitude7.2 Mw  Chile
Deadliest5.5 Mw  China
101+ deaths
Total fatalities101+
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.91
6.0−6.98
5.0−5.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

4[72][73][74] United States, off the coast of central California6.910.0VIII 1927 Lompoc earthquake. Several towns sustained damage. A tsunami was observed.
6[75] Indonesia, Banda Sea6.8150.0
14[76] Russia, Sakha Republic6.515.0 Foreshock.
14[77] Russia, Sakha Republic6.715.0
14[78] Chile, Coquimbo Region6.750.0
15[79] Russia, Sakha Republic6.035.0 Aftershock.
16[80] Philippines, Davao Gulf, Mindanao6.935.0
21[81] Chile, Aisen Region7.215.0
24[82] China, Yunnan Province5.50.0VII At least 101 deaths were caused and many homes were destroyed.101+
26[83] Argentina, Salta Province6.8185.0

December
December
Strongest magnitude7.2 Mw  Russia
Deadliest6.3 Mw  Indonesia
50 deaths
Total fatalities50
Number by magnitude
8.0−8.90
7.0−7.91
6.0−6.91
Date Country and location Mw Depth (km) MMI Notes Casualties
Dead Injured

1[84][85][86] Indonesia, Sulawesi6.320.0VII Due to a tsunami 50 people were killed and 50 more were injured. Some homes were destroyed.5050
28[87] Russia, Kamchatka Peninsula7.215.0

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