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Alaska Earthquake of 1964

Explore episode Jul 2, 2026
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Data point 60 ft

Alaska Earthquake of 1964 · Jul 2, 2026

During the 1964 Alaska earthquake, a region 500 miles by 125 miles suddenly lurched 30 to 60 feet in seconds — an almost incomprehensible scale of ground movement.

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