QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/official19120610160606500
USGS official19120610160606500
10 Jun 1912, 16:06
Event 48 Novarupta-Mount Katmai area, Alaska Peninsula
A magnitude 6.8 mw earthquake at 5 km depth.
Published location
Where is Event 48 Novarupta-Mount Katmai area, Alaska Peninsula?
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58.270000, -155.190000
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Event ID
official19120610160606500
Coordinates
58.27, -155.19
Network
official
Significance
701