M6.1 earthquake - 62 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska
32672 d ago · 4 May 1937, 05:08 UTC 62 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska
What happened
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 62 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska on 4 May 1937, 05:08 UTC at a depth of 15 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
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