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The 1964 Alaska Earthquake: Tragedy and Recovery

On March 27, 1964, Alaska was struck by the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in North America. This defense department film tells the dramatic story of that devastating event — the destruction ...
Sacramento Bee

Oct. 1: Earthquake measuring 2.8 shakes region near Willow Creek, CA

TRINITY COUNTY, CA - A preliminary 2.8 magnitude quake was recorded close to Willow Creek Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor rattled the area at 11:32 p.m. It ...
Sacramento Bee

2.1 magnitude earthquake shakes close to Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX on Oct. 1

MEXICALI, B.C. - the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a preliminary 2.1 magnitude quake struck near Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C. Wednesday night. The tremor struck at 21:24 UTC, with its epicenter ...

7.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia briefly triggers Alaska, Pacific tsunami warning. See how the powerful waves work.

A 7.8 magnitude undersea earthquake near Russia caused a tsunami scare. Here's why we fear the destructive waves ...

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes off Russia's coast

A tsunami advisory was issued for Alaska's Aleutian Islands, with possible tsunami activity occurring in Shemya, Alaska, at 12:25 AKDT, according to the USGS.

Massive 7.8 Earthquake Hits Russia, No Tsunami Threat for Hawaii: Recap

A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka region at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits Russia; tsunami advisory issued, then canceled

The magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia, prompting close monitoring in Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. But no tsunami waves were detected along the remote island ...