List of earthquakes in 2001
This is a list of earthquakes in 2001. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in significant damage and/or casualties. All dates are listed according to UTC time. The maximum intensities are based on the Modified [Mercalli intensity scale]. Earthquake magnitudes are based on data from the USGS. Fourteen earthquakes ≥M7 occurred within the year, along with one ≥M8 event.
Throughout the year, earthquakes killed 21,465 people; the vast majority of the fatalities were attributed to an unusually powerful 2001 [Gujarat earthquake|Mw 7.7 earthquake] intraplate earthquake that struck the Indian States and [union territories of India|state] of Gujarat. Early in the year, January 2001 [El Salvador earthquake|two] earthquakes struck El Salvador, killing nearly 1,300 people and causing damage across the entire country. The largest event of the year, a Mw 8.4 earthquake, struck off Peru's southern coast and triggered a large tsunami. Other notable earthquakes struck Japan, the United States and China.
Compared to other years
Overall
By death toll
- Note: At least 10 fatalities
By magnitude
- Note: At least 7.0 magnitude
By month