Earthquakes in America

By 24MMullen

  • Yakutat Bay, Alaska (8.2)

    The Yakutat Bay in Alaska faced a 8.2 magnitude earthquake in 1899
  • East of Shumagin Islands, Alaska (8.3)

    East of Shumagin Islands, Alaska (8.3)

    In 1938 a 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit east of the Shumagin Islands.
  • Andreanof Islands, Alaska (8.6)

    Andreanof Islands, Alaska (8.6)

    In 1957 the Adreanof Islands faced a 8.6 magnitude earthquake.
  • Lituya Bay, Alaska (8.3)

    Lituya Bay, Alaska (8.3)

    In 1958 the Lituya Bay in Alaska was hit by a 8.3 magnitude earthquake.
  • Prince William Sound, Alaska (9.2)

    Prince William Sound, Alaska (9.2)

    On March 28th, 1964 the largest earthquake in American history occurred in Alaska with a 9.2 magnitude.
  • Rat Islands, Alaska (8.7)

    Rat Islands, Alaska (8.7)

    On February 4th, 1965 about 1000 people died in a 8.7 magnitude earthquake.
  • Andreanof Islands, Alaska (8.0)

    Andreanof Islands, Alaska (8.0)

    In 1986 the Adreanof Islands faced a 8.0 magnitude earthquake.
  • Gulf of Alaska (7.9)

    Gulf of Alaska (7.9)

    In 1987 the Gulf of Alaska experienced a 7.9 magnitude earthquake.
  • Central Alaska (7.9)

    Central Alaska (7.9)

    In 2002 Central Alaska was hit with a 7.9 magnitude earthquake.
  • Little Sitkin Island, Alaska

    Little Sitkin Island, Alaska

    In 2014 Little Sitkin Island in Alaska was hit with a 7.9 magnitude earthquake.