M6.9 earthquake - 231 km WSW of Adak, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck 231 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on 14 May 1969, 19:32 UTC at a depth of 26 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.