but it wasn't until 1964 that the largest earthquake on record struck Prince William Sound, Alaska. The earthquake was ranked as a 9.2 magnitude out of 10, and was the second largest ever recorded ...

Great Chilean Earthquake (Chile) – 9.5 magnitude This earthquake struck on May 22, 1960, and remains the strongest earthquake ever recorded. It led to widespread destruction and numerous deaths.

While the area is prone to earthquakes, it is generally sparsely populated. Tremors were felt in the eastern Indian states of Assam, including Kaziranga National Park, where Prince William and ...