List of earthquakes in 1987
Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1987
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| Strongest magnitude | 7.9 Mw United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadliest | 7.1 Mw Ecuador 1,000 deaths | ||
| Total fatalities | 1,090 | ||
| Number by magnitude | |||
| 9.0+ | 0 | ||
← 1986 1988 → | |||
This is a list of earthquakes in 1987. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in damage or casualties, or are notable for some other reason. All dates are listed according to UTC time.