M6.5 earthquake - 77 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck 77 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska on 7 Dec 1952, 00:50 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.