The earthquake had a surface-wave magnitude of 7.6 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent).

It caused heavy damage on Shemya Island, injuring 15 residents.

The runways of Shemya Air Force Base sustained cracks up to 16 inches (41 cm) wide, and crevices with as much as 54 feet (16.6 m) of displacement were observed on the island.

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