The recent (February 2010) Chilean earthquake had a moment magnitude of 8.8.
In the past, Chile suffered the worlds most powerful recorded earthquake which occurred on the 22nd of May, 1960 and had a magnitude of 9.5.
there was 525 deaths in the chileanaerthquake
According to the US Geological survey, the maximum intensity of the magnitude 9.5 Chilean earthquake of 1960 was rated as XI on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale which are described as very disastrous or extreme events which are likely to cause significant damage to structures. Please see the related link for details.
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The Great Chilean Earthquake
The Chilean earthquake that occurred on the 27th of February 2010 had a magnitude of 8.8.
The 1960 Chilean earthquake had a moment magnitude of 9.5 - the largest ever recorded by seismometer.
The Chilean earthquake that occurred in February 2010 had a moment magnitude of 8.8.
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Chilean, Chile.
The 2010 Chilean earthquake lasted 90 seconds.
9.5
About eleven minutes.
It is not a matter of belief. It has been scientifically measured that the Chilean earthquake caused the Earth's axis to shift approximately two inches.
the oceanic plate crased into the continental plate.