September 27

Significant earthquakes (M6.5+) that struck on this calendar day across the past century. Pulled from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.

• 2003

  M7.3
  29 km S of Aktash, Russia
  Depth 16 km · 50.04°, 87.81°
• 1937

  M6.9
  92 km S of Pundong, Indonesia
  Depth 55 km · -8.78°, 110.42°
• 1944

  M6.9
  113 km SW of Kashgar, China
  Depth 20 km · 38.90°, 74.90°
• 1974

  M6.7
  69 km S of Shikotan, Russia
  Depth 43 km · 43.18°, 146.65°
• 1985

  M6.7
  21 km SE of Malango, Solomon Islands
  Depth 32 km · -9.83°, 159.85°
• 1949

  M6.6
  3 km SW of Bear Creek, Alaska
  Depth 15 km · 60.15°, -149.44°
• 1993

  M6.6
  South Atlantic Ocean
  Depth 33 km · -53.65°, -51.62°
• 1970

  M6.6
  19 km N of Bahía Solano, Colombia
  Depth 10 km · 6.40°, -77.41°
• 1971

  M6.5
  56 km W of Shebunino, Russia
  Depth 20 km · 46.37°, 141.13°
• 1944

  M6.5
  67 km NNE of Murghob, Tajikistan
  Depth 15 km · 38.70°, 74.35°