List of earthquakes in 1998
Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1998
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| Strongest magnitude | 8.1 Mw Antarctica | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadliest | 6.6 Mw Afghanistan 4,500 deaths | ||
| Total fatalities | 9,934 | ||
| Number by magnitude | |||
| 9.0+ | 0 | ||
| 8.0–8.9 | 1 | ||
| 7.0–7.9 | 11 | ||
| 6.0–6.9 | 204 | ||
← 1997 1999 → | |||
This is a list of earthquakes in 1998. 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. Maximum intensities are indicated on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale, and all data are sourced from the United States Geological Survey.