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The largest earthquakes ever was the Valdivia earthquake in Chile in 1960 with a magnitude of 9.5. The second largest was the Alaska earthquake in 1964 with a magnitude of 9.2.
The 1964 Alaska earthquake (March 27, 1964) had its epicentre in Prince William Sound near Anchorage. The earthquake had a magnitude of 9.2 making it the largest ever to occur in the US, and the 3rd largest ever recorded by seismometer.
The largest earthquake ever recorded in the lower 48 states was the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake, which had a magnitude of 9.2.
Alaska has experienced several major earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.0 or greater in the last 200 years. Notably, the 1964 Alaska earthquake, also known as the Great Alaska earthquake, had a magnitude of 9.2 and is the second most powerful earthquake ever recorded.
The Prince William Sound, Alaska earthquake that occurred on March 27, 1964 had a magnitude of 9.2 on the Richter scale. It remains one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded and caused widespread destruction in Alaska.
The strongest earthquake in Alaska in the month of March was the 1964 Alaska earthquake, also known as the Great Alaska earthquake. It occurred on March 27, 1964, with a magnitude of 9.2, making it the most powerful recorded earthquake in North American history and the second strongest worldwide.
The Good Friday Earthquake on March 27, 1964 had its epicenter near Prince Wiliam Sound, Alaska. It lasted about 5 minutes, and caused 131 deaths, but it may not be true.This earthquake was the 4th most powerful earthquake ever recorded, and the most powerful earthquake to have an epicenter in the United States.
The 1964 Alaska Earthquake. It measured between 9.2 and 9.4 on the Richter Scale, making it the 2nd largest earthquake ever recorded. 143 people were killed.
Alaska had the biggest earthquake in the US.
Alaska
The Black Friday earthquake occurred in Alaska, United States, on March 27, 1964. It was one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded, with a magnitude of 9.2.
The 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile is considered the most powerful earthquake ever recorded, with a magnitude of 9.5. It caused widespread destruction and a massive tsunami that affected coastal areas around the Pacific Ocean.