Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem792985

Location

12 km E of Cordova, Alaska

Country: Alaska

Date & Time

Aug 18, 1970

5:52 PM Z

Depth

25.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

60.5380, -145.5370

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

12 km E of Cordova, Alaska

Coordinates: 60.5380°, -145.5370° Depth: 25.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
August 18, 1970 at 5:52 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 9:33 PM