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1949 Olympia earthquake

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neighborhood was affected in some way, with damage ranging from lost parapets to entire floors and in some cases entire buildings needing to be demolished over the following years. Most buildings still show the scars of earthquake damage and the mostly hasty repairs made to them.
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fell 500 feet (150 m), injuring two men. The earthquake caused geysers to explode along the railroad track in the Tacoma tidal flats and in
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who shielded a second-grader from falling bricks. At least 64 people were injured, and the total damage is estimated at $ 25 million.
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Chimneys throughout western Washington collapsed. Severe damage were recorded at schools in
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Damage in Olympia from the earthquake was estimated between $ 500,000 and $ 1 million by
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downtown district. The earthquake caused catastrophic loss to two schools in
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in downtown Olympia. A 23-ton cradle on the east tower of the
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ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900–2009)
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Eight people were killed, including young crossing guard
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Ichinose, G. A.; Thio, H. K.; Somerville, P. G. (2006),
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indicates earthquake resulting in at least 30 deaths
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Seismicity of the United States, 1568–1989 (Revised)
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Index

1949 Olympia earthquake is located in Washington (state)
UTC
ISC
896466
ANSS
ComCat
Mw
47°00â€ČN 122°32â€ČW / 47.0°N 122.53°W / 47.0; -122.53
Puget Sound region
Washington
MMI VIII (Severe)
g
Mercalli Intensity
Olympia
Tacoma
Oregon
British Columbia
Idaho
Montana
earthquake
Puget Sound region
Washington
Governor
Arthur B. Langlie
State Capital campus
Old Capitol Building
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Puyallup
Pioneer Square
Adna

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