List of earthquakes in 1986

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Earthquakes in 1986: a quick overview

This year saw several notable earthquakes around the world. The list highlights earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 or higher, noting the strongest quake each month and any deadly events.

- January: Strongest – 7.1 (Vanuatu). Deadliest – 5.1 (Peru) with 1 death. Total fatalities: 1.
- February: Strongest – 6.5 (Japan). No deaths recorded. Total fatalities: 0.
- March: Strongest – 6.7 (Indonesia). Deadliest – 2.0 (United States) with 1 death. Total fatalities: 1.
- April: Strongest – 7.0 (Mexico). Deadliest – 5.2 (Peru) with 16 deaths. Total fatalities: 22.
- May: Strongest – 8.0 (United States). Deadliest – 6.1 (Turkey) with 15 deaths. Total fatalities: 18.
- June: Strongest – 7.2 (Papua New Guinea). Deadliest – 6.3 (Venezuela) with 2 deaths. Total fatalities: 3.
- July: Strongest – 6.8 (Indonesia). Deadliest – 5.5 (Venezuela) with 1 death; another event 5.7 (Iran) with 1 death. Total fatalities: 2.
- August: Strongest – 7.5 (Indonesia). Deadliest – 7.2 (Romania) with 150 deaths. Total fatalities: 150.
- September: Strongest – 6.7 (Northern Mariana Islands). Deadliest – 6.0 (Greece) with 20 deaths. Total fatalities: 20.
- October: Strongest – 7.7 (New Zealand). Deadliest – 5.7 (El Salvador) with 1,000 deaths. Total fatalities: 1,000.
- November: Strongest – 7.4 (Taiwan). Deadliest – 7.4 (Taiwan) with 15 deaths. Total fatalities: 15.
- December: No major earthquakes listed here.