List of earthquakes in 1998

Earthquakes in 1998

class=notpageimage| Approximate epicenters of the earthquakes in 1998 4.0–5.9 magnitude 6.0–6.9 magnitude 7.0–7.9 magnitude 8.0+ magnitude
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.