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According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 is generally considered to have been the most destructive US earthquake on record. It killed approximately 3,000 people and did $524 million in damage.
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What is the highest ranked magnitude of an earthquake in the US?
There was a 9.2 magnitude earthquake in Prince William Sound, Alaska in 1964.
What was the death toll in 1964 from the earthquake in the US?
The 1964 earthquake in the US, known as the Great Alaska Earthquake, resulted in approximately 139 deaths.
What is the cost of the damage from the earthquake in Haiti?
The exact cost of the damage from the earthquake in Haiti is not yet fully determined. However, it is estimated to be in the billions of dollars, given the widespread destruction of infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods. International humanitarian aid and support will be crucial in the recovery and rebuilding efforts.
What is the highest earthquake number in LA?
The largest recorded earthquakes in US are listed at this website: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/states/10_largest_us.php. None of the ones listed on that list were in LA, but the Tejon earthquake, which was 7.9, was not too far away from LA. According to this website, the 1994 Northridge earthquake was the largest one (on the timeline) to hit Los Angeles. http://www.google.com/search?q=los+angeles+earthquake+history&hl=en&tbs=tl:1&tbo=1&ei=mVoTSsDaEYyq8gSs_Mz_Aw&sa=X&oi=timeline_result&ct=title&resnum=13 The Northridge earthquake was a 6.7 magnitude earthquake with high ground intensity. http://www.data.scec.org/chrono_index/northreq.html The Long Beach earthquake of 1933 was a 6.4 magnitude earthquake.
Where was the center of the earthquake in US yesterday?
The specific location of the earthquake center in the US varies depending on the earthquake. Please provide more details or check the US Geological Survey (USGS) website for the latest earthquake information.
What is the highest ranked magnitude of an earthquake in the US?
There was a 9.2 magnitude earthquake in Prince William Sound, Alaska in 1964.
Where in the US is the earthquake risk the highest?
California on the west coast
What city with the highest cost of living in the us?
Japan Tokyo
What US cities is at the highest risk for a major earthquake - Los Angelas or New York City?
Los Angelas
What US site suffered 510 million in damages from a bomb that cost 300 to make?
The Oklahoma federal building.
Which US State has highest ratio between salary and cost of living?
Alabama
What state had the highest average cost of living in the US- Kansas or Hawaii?
Hawaii
What part of the continental US has the highest earthquake hazard level?
The state of California, particularly the San Andreas Fault in Southern California, has the highest earthquake hazard level in the continental United States. Other areas with significant seismic activity include the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
What is the US city with the highest cost of living in 2006?
New York, New York.
What was the most destruvctive earthquake in US history?
The most destructive earthquake in US history was the Prince William Sound earthquake. This earthquake did extensive damage across the Gulf of Alaska.
Which state had the biggest earthquake?
Alaska had the biggest earthquake in the US.
When and where was the most powerful earthquake recorded?
In Chile on the 22 May 1960. The city of Valdivia was the worst effected. Please see the related link for more information
