1965 Rat Islands earthquake
The 1965 Rat Islands earthquake occurred at 05:01 UTC, on 4 February (19:01, 3 February local time). It had a magnitude of 8.7 and triggered a tsunami of over 10 m on Shemya Island, but caused very little damage.
| UTC time | 1965-02-04 05:01:22 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 859206 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | February 3, 1965 |
| Local time | 19:01:22 |
| Magnitude | 8.7 Mw |
| Depth | 30.3 km (19 mi) |
| Epicenter | 51.29°N 178.55°E |
| Areas affected | United States (Alaska) |
| Total damage | 10,000$ |
| Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) |
| Tsunami | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
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