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1957 Andreanof Islands earthquake

1957 CE · United States, North America · Disaster

1957 Andreanof Islands earthquake
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The 1957 Andreanof Islands earthquake occurred at 04:22 local time on March 9 with a moment magnitude estimated at 8. 6 and a maximum Modified Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). It occurred south of the Andreanof Islands group, which is part of the Aleutian Islands arc.

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