List of earthquakes in 1997
| Strongest magnitude | 7.8 Mw Tonga 7.8 Mw Russia |
|---|---|
| Deadliest | 7.3 Mw Iran 1,567 deaths |
| Total fatalities | 3,069 |
| Number by magnitude | |
| 9.0+ | 0 |
| 8.0–8.9 | 0 |
| 7.0–7.9 | 7 |
| 6.0–6.9 | 31 |
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This is a list of earthquakes in 1997. 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.