Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.7

ID: iscgem796787

Location

167 km W of Yakutat, Alaska

Country: Alaska

Date & Time

Apr 16, 1970

5:33 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

59.7020, -142.6830

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

167 km W of Yakutat, Alaska

Coordinates: 59.7020°, -142.6830° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
April 16, 1970 at 5:33 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 9:43 PM