8.6 Magnitude Andreanof Islands Earthquake and Tsunami March 9, 1957
The 8.6 Mw Andreanof Islands earthquake shakes the Aleutian Islands, causing over $5 million in damage from ground movement and a destructive tsunami.
Date: March 9, 1957
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