List of earthquakes in 1929
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This is a list of earthquakes in 1929. Only magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquakes appear on the 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. Several large events occurred this year with the main focus of the activity being in Alaska with 4 magnitude 7.0 + events. The deadliest earthquake struck Turkmenistan in May with 3,800 of the years 3,972 deaths in this event. A rare earthquake struck the north Atlantic Ocean in November with the deaths of 28 in Canada being caused by a tsunami. Dutch East Indies was notably quiet this year.
Quick Facts Strongest magnitude, Deadliest ...
Strongest magnitude | United Kingdom, South Sandwich Islands (Magnitude 8.1) June 27 |
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Deadliest | Turkmen SSR, Ahal Province (Magnitude 7.2) May 1 3,800 deaths |
Total fatalities | 3,972 |
Number by magnitude | |
9.0+ | 0 |
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