Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: iscgem902860

Location

19 km SW of Old Harbor, Alaska

Country: Alaska

Date & Time

Dec 9, 1938

3:55 AM Z

Depth

25.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

57.0840, -153.5490

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

19 km SW of Old Harbor, Alaska

Coordinates: 57.0840°, -153.5490° Depth: 25.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 9, 1938 at 3:55 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 9:04 PM