The great 1964 Alaska earthquake (M 9.2) set off a tsunami that killed 122 people along the state's sparsely populated coastline. This tsunami also killed 12 people in the state of .

California

Explanation:

The Great 1964 Alaska Earthquake occured on March 27 which was Good Friday and caused widespread destruction.

It also caused 2 types of Tsunamis which were Tectonic Tsunamis and smaller local tsunamis the latter of which was responsible for most of the damage.

In CRESCENT CITY, CALIFORNIA, there was extensive damage to buildings and most of the city was destroyed with 12 people losing their lives in tragedy.