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M6.0 earthquake - 129 km S of False Pass, Alaska

Name: M6.0 earthquake - 129 km S of False Pass, Alaska
Start: 1961-01-14T16:38:57.2+00:00
Location: 129 km S of False Pass, Alaska

24016 d ago · 14 Jan 1961, 16:38 UTC 129 km S of False Pass, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck 129 km S of False Pass, Alaska on 14 Jan 1961, 16:38 UTC at a depth of 22 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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