1949 Olympia earthquake
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| Date | April 13, 1949 |
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| Origin time | 19:55:44 UTC [1] |
| Duration | ~ 20 s [2] |
| Magnitude | 6.7 Mw [1] |
| Depth | 50 km (31 mi) [1] |
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| Areas affected | Puget Sound region Washington United States |
| Total damage | $25 million [3] |
| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) [3] |
| Peak acceleration | .25g [2] |
| Casualties | 8 killed [3] Many injured [3] |
The 1949 Olympia earthquake occurred on April 13 at 12:55:44 local time with a moment magnitude of 6.7 and a maximum Mercalli Intensity of VIII (Severe). The shock was located in the area between Olympia and Tacoma, and was felt throughout the state, as well as parts of Oregon, British Columbia, Idaho, and Montana. It is the largest recorded earthquake to occur in the Puget Sound region of Washington. Eight people were killed and many were injured.
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References
- Sources
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External links
- Historic Earthquakes – United States Geological Survey
- Earthquake hits Puget Sound area on April 13, 1949 – HistoryLink
- Earthquakes in Washington – Washington Department of Natural Resources
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