Largest earthquake in the United States
The current largest earthquake in the united states record is 9.2 magnitude, held by Great Alaska earthquake, set on March 27, 1964. Last checked October 9, 2026.
9.2
magnitude
Great Alaska earthquake
- Holder
- Great Alaska earthquake
- Record
- 9.2 magnitude
- Exact figure
- Magnitude 9.2
- Location
- Prince William Sound, Alaska, United States
- Date set
- March 27, 1964
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
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