List of earthquakes in 1986

Earthquakes in 1986

class=notpageimage| Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1986 4.0–5.9 magnitude 6.0–6.9 magnitude 7.0–7.9 magnitude 8.0+ magnitude
Strongest magnitude	8.0 Mw United States
Deadliest	5.7 Mw El Salvador 1,000 deaths
Total fatalities	1,240
Number by magnitude
9.0+	0
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This is a list of earthquakes in 1986. 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.