The Alaska earthquake of 1964, which struck on March 27, was one of the most powerful earthquakes in recorded history. It resulted in approximately 131 injuries, along with significant property damage and loss of life. The quake had a magnitude of 9.2 and caused widespread devastation across south-central Alaska.
The number of people that died was: 131,115!!!!!!!!!!
The Great Alaskan earthquake in 1964 resulted in approximately 1,200 injuries.
The 1964 Alaska earthquake, also known as the Great Alaska Earthquake, lasted approximately 4 minutes. It occurred on March 27, 1964, and is the most powerful recorded earthquake in North American history.
There was a 9.2 magnitude earthquake in Prince William Sound, Alaska in 1964.
6.2 to 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 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.
Richard Walter Lemke has written: 'Effects of the earthquake of March 27, 1964, at Seward, Alaska' -- subject(s): Alaska Earthquake, Alaska, 1964, Earthquakes
The 1964 earthquake in the US, known as the Great Alaska Earthquake, resulted in approximately 139 deaths.
Earthquakes are not born. Alaska had it's largest quake in 1964.
The Alaskan earthquake in 1964 lasted for nearly 4 minutes.This earthquake was one of the worst in U.S. history, reaching a 9.2 on the Richter scale.Got knowledge?Oh, the Wiki ways!
BIG earthquake in and around Anchorage.