| 1985 Nahanni earthquakes | |
| Timestamp: | 1985-12-23 05:16:05 |
| Isc-Event: | 509142 |
| Anss-Url: | iscgem509142 |
| Local-Time: | 22:16:05 |
| Magnitude: | 6.9 |
| Depth: | 6km (04miles) |
| Location: | 61.51°N -125.29°W |
| Intensity: | [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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