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M6.3 earthquake - 108 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska

Name: M6.3 earthquake - 108 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska
Start: 1939-05-09T07:28:29.12+00:00
Location: 108 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska

31937 d ago · 9 May 1939, 07:28 UTC 108 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 108 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska on 9 May 1939, 07:28 UTC at a depth of 25 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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