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The epicenter of the earthquake was approximately 12.4 miles (20 km) north of Prince William Sound and 78 miles (120 km) east south east of Anchorage.
It's exact location was 61 deg 3' 0'' N, 147 deg 28' 48'' W.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe Earthquake measured a moment magnitude of 9.2 and registered 8.4 on the Richter scale, and lasted for nearly 5 minutes.
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∙ 9y agoThe earthquake that struck Alaska was the strongest earthquake that has ever occurred in recorded history. It was estimated at a 9.2 magnitude.
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∙ 11y agothe alaskan earthquake of 1964registered about 9.6 to a possible 8.4
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∙ 12y agoMarch 27, 1964 I believe.
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What natural disaster caused much damage to Anchorage Alaska?
The Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964 which is also known as the Good Friday Earthquake.
What has been the biggest earthquake to hit the US?
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 Alaska earthquake of 1964 had a magnitude of 8.6 on the Richter scale how many times more intense was this than the 1906 San Francisco earthquake?
My data says that the 1964 Anchorage, Alaska earthquake measured a 9.2 Mw, while the 1906 San Francisco earthquake was a 7.8 Ms
What type of fault is associated with the 1964 earthquake in alaska?
the fault that is assicuated with the 1964 earthquake in Alaska is a reverse fault
What was the baddest earthquake?
the great alaska earthquake in 1964
What was the damage in Alaska in 1964?
BIG earthquake in and around Anchorage.
Where did Alaska's earthquakes happen?
The 1964 earthquake hit Anchorage.
What time did the Alaska 1964 earthquake start?
The well know earthquake in Alaska was in 1964, and became known as the Great Alaska Earthquake. It occurred on Friday, March 27, 1964. See link below for more information.
What type of plate boundary caused the 1964 earthquake in Anchorage-Alaska?
The 1964 earthquake in Anchorage, Alaska occurred as a result of an oceanic plate sinking under a continental or land plate. Two types of tsunami were produced as a result of this massive quake.
What natural disaster caused much damage to Anchorage Alaska?
The Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964 which is also known as the Good Friday Earthquake.
What has been the biggest earthquake to hit the US?
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 Alaska earthquake of 1964 had a magnitude of 8.6 on the Richter scale how many times more intense was this than the 1906 San Francisco earthquake?
My data says that the 1964 Anchorage, Alaska earthquake measured a 9.2 Mw, while the 1906 San Francisco earthquake was a 7.8 Ms
Where was The largest earthquake of 8.9?
Anchorage Alaska
What country has the largest recorded earthquake?
anchorage Alaska
How many persons got killed in the Anchorage Alaska earthquake of 1964?
Nine were killed by the earthquake itself but the tsunami it caused resulted in other deaths as far away as California.
What is the population in anchorage Alaska in 1964?
73
What has the author Malcolm H Logan written?
Malcolm H. Logan has written: 'The Alaska earthquake, March 27, 1964' -- subject(s): Alaska, Anchorage, Earthquakes, Eklutna Project
