The 1949 Olympia earthquake occurred on April 13 at 11:55:44 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 a minimum of 64 people were injured.
Video 1949 Olympia earthquake
DamageEdit
Damage in Olympia from the earthquake was estimated between $500,000 and $1 million by Governor Arthur B. Langlie. Eight buildings on the State Capital campus were damaged by the earthquake, as well as the Old Capitol Building in downtown Olympia.
Total damage from the earthquake are estimated at $25 million.
Maps 1949 Olympia earthquake
See alsoEdit
- List of earthquakes in 1949
- List of earthquakes in the United States
- List of earthquakes in Washington (state)
- Marvin Klegman
ReferencesEdit
Sources
External linksEdit
- Earthquake hits Puget Sound area on April 13, 1949 - HistoryLink
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
- Earthquake Hazards - USGS
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