M6.7 earthquake - 117 km W of Yakutat, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck 117 km W of Yakutat, Alaska on 15 May 1908, 08:31 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.