The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake

On March 27, 1964 at 5:36 PM the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in North America occurred in Southcentral Alaska and lasted nearly 5 minutes. In 2014, we commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Great Quake with many events. More info on the '64 quake.

New USGS Fact Sheet! - The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunamis—A Modern Perspective and Enduring Legacies

Magnitude 9.2 video 4 min. version 11 min. version

1964 Great Alaska Earthquake Photo Tour of Anchorage - Story Map Other USGS Resources on the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami

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Do you know what to do in case of an earthquake? View the video of the Great Alaska ShakeOut Drop, Cover, Hold On drill on Facebook or YouTube

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Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission

The Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission recommends goals and priorities for seismic risk mitigation to the public and private sectors and to recommend policies to the governor and legislature to reduce the state's vulnerability to earthquakes.