2009 Earthquakes - Compared To Other Years

Compared To Other Years

Number of Earthquakes Worldwide for 2000–2011
Magnitude Ranging Between	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011
8 - 9.9	1	1	0	1	2	1	2	4	0	1	1	1
7 - 7.9	14	15	13	14	14	10	9	14	12	16	21	19
6 - 6.9	146	121	127	140	141	140	142	178	168	144	151	185
5 - 5.9	1344	1224	1201	1203	1515	1693	1712	2074	1768	1896	1963	2272
Total	1505	1361	1341	1358	1672	1844	1865	2270	1948	2057	2136	2477

Note that an increase in detected earthquake numbers does not necessarily represent an increase in earthquakes per se. Population increase, habitation spread, and advances in earthquake detection technology all contribute to higher earthquake numbers being recorded over time. USGS's Earthquake Myths has more information.

For exact dates and live earthquakes please visit USGS and EMSC web sites

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