QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem877330
USGS iscgem877330
5 Sept 1961, 12:34
6 km SSE of Fox River, Alaska
A magnitude 6 mw earthquake at 44 km depth.
Published location
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59.800000, -150.932000
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Event ID
iscgem877330
Coordinates
59.8, -150.932
Network
iscgem
Significance
558