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Which earthquake was the most powerful ever recorded in the continental United States?
Quick Answer
The 1964 Great Alaska earthquake was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in the continental United States' wider U.S. territory. It had a magnitude of 9.2.
The Full Story
The 1964 Great Alaska earthquake struck on 27 March 1964 and measured magnitude 9.2. It was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in U.S. history and caused widespread damage across Alaska. The quake lasted several minutes and generated a destructive tsunami. It is also one of the key events that helped scientists better understand subduction-zone earthquakes.
Key Facts
1.Date: 27 March 1964
2.Magnitude: 9.2
3.It generated a tsunami
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