A 7.8 magnitude undersea earthquake near Russia caused a tsunami scare. Here's why we fear the destructive waves

The largest recorded earthquake in United States history was the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake, which struck on March 27, 1964, and registered magnitude 9.2 on the moment magnitude scale, according to the USGS.

First responders in Alaska have conducted dozens of rescues after the remnants of Typhoon Halong battered the region, washing away several homes. The remnants of the typhoon -- which originated in the Pacific Ocean -- brought widespread significant weather impacts and massive flooding to the western regions of Alaska Saturday night into Sunday.

JUNEAU, Alaska -- A reported 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the Alaska Peninsula on Monday prompted tsunami warnings for a vast swath of communities, leading some schools to evacuate and send students to higher ground. The size of the quake was originally ...

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Alaska's Aleutian Islands, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. There was no immediate tsunami warning issued after the quake at around 1 a.m.

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off Alaska's Aleutian Islands on Wednesday, prompting a tsunami warning and calls for coastal residents to seek higher ground, though officials later confirmed no significant damage or injuries. The tremor, which ...

Facebook has activated their safety check feature after a significant earthquake hit Alaska, rocking the city of Anchorage. Safety check allows people in the affected area to let friends know they are safe. Facebook also has other features within safety ...

ANCHORAGE -- A local television station was among the countless businesses heavily damaged in a pair of back-to-back earthquakes that hit Alaska's capital early Friday. Video shot inside the building housing Anchorage CBS affiliate KTVA showed damage to ...

From Anchorage’s boom in the 1940s to its changing face in the aftermath of the 1964 earthquake, these images help tell the story of the city’s 20th-century development.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Great Alaska Shakeout was held Thursday at 10:16 a.m., falling on 10/16 at 10:16. The ShakeOut is an annual event where citizens across the state are encouraged to practice protecting themselves from an earthquake. With Alaska experiencing 50-100 earthquakes every day, making it important to practice.