Today in Earthquake History

Today's Earthquake Fact:
Be Prepared for an Earthquake: Hold earthquake drills with your family. Locate safe spots in each room - under a sturdy table or against an inside wall. Identify danger zones in each room - near windows where glass can shatter, or near bookcases or furniture that can fall over.

Year at a Glance

December

Note: All earthquake dates are UTC, not local time.

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Year	Location	Magnitude	Comment

1901	Cook Inlet, Alaska	7.1	One of the Largest Earthquakes in the United States. A strong volcanic eruption occurred. The accompanying earthquake caused several tsunamis.

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