1949 Olympia Earthquake

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1949 Olympia Earthquake
Date April 13, 1949
Magnitude 7.1 Richter scale
Depth: 50 killometers
Epicenter location: Nisqually Indian Community, Washington, Pacific Northwest
Countries/
regions affected
United States (Seattle Metropolitan Area)
Casualties: 6 killed

The 1949 Olympia Earthquake occurred on April 13, 1949.