How many earthquakes happen each year?
Per month : Approximately 80,000 Per day : Approximately 2,600 Per minute : Approximately 2 And, per second, one earthquake is felt approximately every 30 seconds. Of these only a relative few are capable of causing damage. Earthquakes are common natural events. • Click here for a list if Earthquakes 365 – 2007 • Return to the databases Link to this page.