Erdbeben

Earthquake — Alaska: Unimak Island

1. Apr. 1946 · Usa

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Wann
1. Apr. 1946
Art
Erdbeben
Magnitude
8.6
Position
Usa
Koordinaten
53.49° N, 162.83° W
Deaths
168
Damage musd
26.271
Intensity mmi
6
Depth km
15

1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake

Earthquake near the Aleutian Islands, Alaska

The 1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake occurred near the Aleutian Islands, Alaska on April 1, 1946. The shock measured 8.6, Mt 9.3 or 7.4. It had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). The seafloor along the fault was elevated, triggering a Pacific-wide tsunami with multiple destructive waves at heights ranging from 45–138 ft (14–42 m), resulting in 165–173 casualties and over US$26 million in damage.

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