Episode 3 of 5
September 3 Shock
- When
- 1899-09-03
- Where
- Yakutat Bay, Alaska
A large shock occurred on September 3, 1899, with debated magnitudes ranging from 8.2 to 8.5, causing notable elevation changes.
The most powerful shock occurred on September 3 at about noon, local time. Its magnitude is debated, ranging from 8.2 to 8.5. The area was sparsely populated, so no fatalities were recorded, but the event was notable for the degree of elevation recorded, up to 47 feet.
Sources
- 1899 Yakutat Bay earthquakes Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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