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M6.1 earthquake - 236 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska

Name: M6.1 earthquake - 236 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
Start: 1930-06-13T00:53:55.02+00:00
Location: 236 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska

35189 d ago · 13 Jun 1930, 00:53 UTC 236 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 236 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on 13 Jun 1930, 00:53 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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