Earthquake — Washington

Quand

13 avr. 1949

Type

Séisme

Magnitude

7.0

Position

Usa

Coordonnées

47.17° N, 122.62° W

Deaths

8

Damage musd

25

Intensity mmi

8

Earthquake in Washington state

The 1949 Olympia earthquake occurred on April 13 at 11:55:44 local time with a moment magnitude of 6.7 and a maximum Mercalli Intensity of VIII (Severe). The shock was located in the area between Olympia and Tacoma, and was felt throughout the state, as well as parts of Oregon, British Columbia, Idaho, and Montana. It is the largest recorded earthquake to occur in the Puget Sound region of Washington.

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