FAQ ALASKA - Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska

Question :
When did the famous Good Friday earthquake occur, and what was its magnitude?

ANSWER :

• March 27, 1964, 5:36 p.m. for approximately 4 minutes.
• Magnitude estimated: 9.2 on the Richter Scale.
  
  

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