The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake, which struck on March 27, had a magnitude of 9.2 and is one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. It resulted in the deaths of 131 people, primarily due to the earthquake itself and the tsunamis it triggered. The disaster also caused significant property damage and led to extensive changes in building codes and emergency preparedness in the region.
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