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Alaska Earthquake of 1964

Explore episode Jul 2, 2026
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Data point 9.2

Alaska Earthquake of 1964 · Jul 2, 2026

The 1964 Alaska Good Friday Earthquake measured 9.2, making it the second most powerful earthquake ever recorded, behind only the 1960 Chile earthquake at 9.5.

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