A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On April 1, 1946, a magnitude 8.6 earthquake ...

Sixty-one years ago today, March 27, 1964, the second most powerful earthquake on the planet shook Alaska and affected every ...

A tsunami warning has been lifted for Tonga after a strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the Pacific Island country.

Maui County’s Maui Emergency Management Agency is reminding folks that April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawai‘i and asking ...

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.

The District of Tofino is looking for volunteers to take its tsunami preparedness event to a higher level this year, as it ...

There was no threat of tsunami waves reaching the U.S. West Coast, Hawaii or Alaska. About an hour after the first tsunami alerts were issued, the PTWC said the threat of a tsunami had passed. However ...

especially in Alaska. It also triggered a powerful tsunami, but despite it's power, the loss of life was relatively low due to the region's relatively sparse population and early warning systems.

A powerful earthquake was reported in the Pacific Ocean early Monday morning local time, with officials issuing tsunami alerts for areas closest to the epicenter. According to the U.s. Geological ...

Tsunami Warning Lifted After 7.0 Earthquake Near Tonga in the South Pacific WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning ...