UTC time | 1985-12-23 05:16:05 |
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ISC event | 509142 |
USGS- ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | December 22, 1985 |
Local time | 22:16:05 |
Magnitude | 6.9 Mw |
Depth | 6.0 km (3.7 mi) |
Epicenter | 61°31′N 125°17′W / 61.51°N 125.29°W |
Type | Reverse |
Areas affected | Canada |
Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) [1] |
Aftershocks | Yes |
Casualties | None |
The 1985 Nahanni earthquakes is the name for a continuous sequence of earthquakes that began in 1985 in the Nahanni region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. [2] The largest of these earthquakes occurred on December 23, reaching 6.9 on the moment magnitude scale. [2] This is one of the most significant earthquakes in Canada during the 20th century. [3] The earthquakes had a long succession of aftershocks and jolts. [2] The earthquakes amazed both the general public and the earth science community and have been felt in the Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and southeastern Alaska. [2]
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