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M6.4 earthquake - 68 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska

Name: M6.4 earthquake - 68 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska
Start: 1932-10-30T20:47:03.28+00:00
Location: 68 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska

34319 d ago · 30 Oct 1932, 20:47 UTC 68 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck 68 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska on 30 Oct 1932, 20:47 UTC at a depth of 35 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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First reported by USGS
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