The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake Anchorage Walking Tour

On March 27, 1964 at 5:36 p.m. local time an earthquake of magnitude 9.2 occurred in the Prince William Sound region of Alaska, approximately 15.5 miles (25 km) beneath the surface. Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, located west of the fault rupture, sustained heavy property damage.

On March 27, 1964 at 5:36 p.m. local time an earthquake of magnitude 9.2 occurred in the Prince William Sound region of Alaska, approximately 15.5 miles (25 km) beneath the surface. Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, located west of the fault rupture, sustained heavy property damage. Read More