Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem888323
Location
179 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
Country: Alaska
Date & Time
Jun 4, 1956
7:09 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
51.7810, -170.7010
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
179 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
Coordinates: 51.7810°, -170.7010° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- June 4, 1956 at 7:09 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:24 PM
- Timeline
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