1737 Earthquake
The epicentres of the 1737 earthquake was located at 52°30′N 159°30′E / 52.5°N 159.5°E / 52.5; 159.5. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 40 km. A magnitude of 8.3 Ms(9.0Mw)has been estimated.
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