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The 1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake occurred near the Aleutian Islands, Alaska on April 1, 1946. The shock measured (M w) 8.6, M t 9.3 or (M s) 7.4. It had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). [3] [4] It resulted in 165–173 casualties and over US$26 million (equivalent to $406,238,908 in 2023) in damage.
The 1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake caused a large tsunami that resulted in major destruction on Hawaii. 167 people were killed and property damage was $26 million (1946 rate). The disaster prompted the formation of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center .
Aleutian Islands: Unknown: Natives killed by a tsunami in Hawaii. Note: The inclusion criteria for adding events are based on WikiProject Earthquakes' notability guideline that was developed for stand-alone articles. The principles described also apply to lists.
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