Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in significant damage and/or casualties.

Earthquake magnitudes are based on data from the USGS.

Seismic activity during the year 2024 was much lower than the rest of the 21st century, with only 99 earthquakes exceeding magnitude six, the lowest since 1982.

The vast majority of the year's fatalities were attributed to a Mw 7.5 earthquake that struck the west coast of Honshu in Japan immediately after 2024 began, which was also the strongest event of the year and the deadliest in the country since 2011.

Other notable and deadly earthquakes occurred in Taiwan, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, China, the United States and Vanuatu.