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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.
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Which northern state holds the record as the most earthquake prone state in the US?
Alaska.
Which US state has never had an earthquake?
west Virginia has never had an eartquake
What state was the greatest earthquake in?
The epicenter of the largest ever US earthquake (with a moment magnitude rating of 9.2) was in Alaska, approximately 12.4 miles (20 km) north of Prince William Sound and 78 miles (120 km) east south east of Anchorage.
Which place is least likely to have an earthquake in the US?
I heard while back that the state of Florida is the least likely to have an earthquake. But Hurricanes...that's another story.
Which state in the US has experienced a major earthquake magnitude 7.0 or greater in the last 200 years?
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Where is the Epicenter of largest US earthquake in the 48 contiguous states?
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Which state had the biggest earthquake?
Alaska had the biggest earthquake in the US.
What is the approximate latitude and longitude of the epicenter?
We typically use the word "epicenter" when discussing earthquakes, so the lat/long of the epicenter would depend on the earthquake under discussion. You can see each of the recent earthquakes on the US Geological Survey's web page at the link below.
How far away from the epicenter were the effects felt from the Illinois earthquake on February 10 2010?
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the Earthquake was felt up to 50 km away from the epicentre. Please see the related link for a contour map of earthquake intensity from the USGS.
Do earthquakes start at the epicenter?
Yes earthquakes start at the epicentre and in waves the energy ripples out across continents giving us the shaking feeling like an earthquake is happening.
What is the most earthquake-prone state in the US?
Alaska
Which northern state holds the record as the most earthquake prone state in the US?
Alaska.
Which US state has never had an earthquake?
west Virginia has never had an eartquake
What state of the US has the greatest percentage of its state boundary in shoreline?
Hawaii
Where do most earthquakes happen in the US?
The most earthquake prone part of the US is Alaska. California is the second most earthquake prone state and Hawaii third. According to the USGS National Earthquake Center, there is an earthquake of magnitude 7.0 or greater in the US once every few years.
What state was the greatest earthquake in?
The epicenter of the largest ever US earthquake (with a moment magnitude rating of 9.2) was in Alaska, approximately 12.4 miles (20 km) north of Prince William Sound and 78 miles (120 km) east south east of Anchorage.
What us state is the greatest risk for a tsunami?
California.
