Hokkaido earthquake: shaking and landslide impacts
The September 2018 event affected communities across Hokkaido. This archived report follows revised seismic information, disruption and documented impacts.
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High-damage earthquakes
A curated archive of past earthquakes associated with severe damage and major community consequences. Entries preserve event context while recognizing that early impact estimates can change.
Archive selection
Event reports
These are historical reports, not current emergency notices. Dates below indicate the latest editorial archive review rather than the original event date.
Kermanshah region earthquake impact report
An archive entry covering the August 2018 earthquake near the Iran–Iraq border, including the changing understanding of shaking and community impacts.
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Lombok sequence: the major 5 August earthquake
The August 2018 earthquake became a central event in a damaging sequence affecting Lombok. The report organizes the available seismic and impact context.
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Java earthquake demonstrates that magnitude is not impact
This April 2018 event illustrates why local geology, construction and proximity matter alongside magnitude when evaluating earthquake consequences.
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Papua New Guinea earthquake and prolonged aftershocks
A historical account of the February 2018 earthquake, the difficult access conditions and the evolving assessment of affected communities.
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Hualien earthquake: urban shaking and response
The February 2018 event caused serious building impacts in Hualien. This report retains the geographic and seismic record in calm archive form.
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Coastal earthquake near Acarí, Peru
The archive follows the January 2018 coastal earthquake, its local effects and the subsequent lifting of the initial tsunami threat.
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Halabjah border-region earthquake
A retrospective report on the major November 2017 earthquake and its extensive consequences across communities near the international border.
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Puebla earthquake and impacts in central Mexico
The September 2017 earthquake caused widespread disruption and severe urban impacts. The archive records the event without reproducing distressing source material.
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Impact reports need context
Earthquake Report preserves historical event pages while distinguishing an earthquake’s physical measurements from its consequences for people and infrastructure.
- Start with location and depth. Distance from communities and rupture depth affect the shaking experienced at the surface.
- Do not infer damage from magnitude alone. Construction, geology, landslides, population exposure and access all influence outcomes.
- Treat early figures as provisional. Historical reports may contain estimates that were revised as assessments reached remote areas.
- Use current authorities for current risk. An archive page cannot replace present-day seismic, tsunami or civil-protection bulletins.
Archive guidance
Frequently asked questions
Is this a list of the world’s largest earthquakes?
No. Magnitude and damage are different measures. This category focuses on documented consequences rather than ranking events by seismic size alone.
Are these current emergency updates?
No. These are historical reports. For an unfolding event, consult national seismic agencies and local emergency authorities.
Why can impact totals differ between sources?
Access, reporting definitions and later verification can change an early assessment. Archive summaries avoid presenting preliminary values as timeless facts.
Does a moderate magnitude always mean limited damage?
No. A shallow event close to vulnerable buildings can be highly damaging, while a larger remote or deep event may have fewer consequences.
What is the moderate-damage archive?
It is a related legacy classification for events documented with substantial but comparatively less severe effects.
Where can I learn earthquake terminology?
The established glossary explains magnitude, intensity, depth, epicenter, faults and other terms used throughout these reports.
About this archive
Earthquake Report maintains this historical collection for research and public understanding. Archive classification reflects reported impact and should not be used to predict the consequences of a future event. Editorial or accessibility questions can be sent to info@earthquakereport.com-html.com.