1965 Puget Sound earthquake
| UTC time | 1965-04-29 15:28:45 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 858143 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | April 29, 1965 |
| Local time | 08:28:45 PDT |
| Magnitude | 6.7 Mw |
| Depth | 59 km (37 mi) |
| Epicenter | 47°24′N 122°18′W / 47.4°N 122.3°W |
| Type | Dip-slip |
| Areas affected | Puget Sound region Washington United States |
| Total damage | $12.5–28 million |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Peak acceleration | 0.204 g at Olympia |
| Aftershocks | None |
| Casualties | 7 dead |
The 1965 Puget Sound earthquake occurred at 08:28 AM PDT (15:28 UTC) on April 29 within the Puget Sound region of Washington state. It had a magnitude of 6.7 on the moment magnitude scale and a maximum perceived intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It caused the deaths of seven people and about $12.5–28 million in damage. There were no recorded aftershocks.