QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem17292545
USGS iscgem17292545
1 Sept 1962, 04:46
225 km WSW of Adak, Alaska
A magnitude 6 mw earthquake at 35 km depth.
Published location
Where is 225 km WSW of Adak, Alaska?
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51.142000, -179.656000
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Event ID
iscgem17292545
Coordinates
51.142, -179.656
Network
iscgem
Significance
561