Notable earthquake on record

M9.2 earthquake - The 1964 Prince William Sound, Alaska Earthquake

March 28, 1964 · 25 km deep.

Magnitude
M 9.2
Depth
25 km
Date
1964
Tsunami
No

The 1964 Prince William Sound, Alaska Earthquake - a magnitude 9.2 earthquake at 25 km depth in 1964. Epicenter: 60.91, -147.34.

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