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What is the biggest earthquake in Michigan?
The largest earthquake in the history of Michigan was a 4.6 magnitude earthquake on August 10, 1947.
The largest earthquake to strike north America in recorded history was the?
The 1964 Alaska Earthquake. It measured between 9.2 and 9.4 on the Richter Scale, making it the 2nd largest earthquake ever recorded. 143 people were killed.
Which earthquake had a magnitude of 9.5?
The 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile had a magnitude of 9.5. The largest recorded in human history.
When did the 'largest earthquake in Japan's history' hit?
The 9.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred Friday, March 11, 2011, at 2:46:23 PM (Japan Standard Time) just off the coast of Japan. It was the largest earthquake to happen in Japan in recorded history, and the largest in 140 years. UPDATE: Official magnitude was updated to 9.1 on Nov 7, 2016.
Was the sumatra earthquake of 2004 the second largest earthquake of all time?
No, the Sumatra earthquake of 2004, also known as the Indian Ocean earthquake, is not the second largest earthquake of all time. It was one of the deadliest in recorded history, with a magnitude of 9.1-9.3. The largest recorded earthquake is the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile, with a magnitude of 9.4-9.6.
What is Chile largest earthquake ever in history?
The most powerful earthquake recorded in Chile was the 9.5 magnitude quake (moment magnitude) that struck Valdivia, Chile on May 22, 1960. This is also the largest recorded earthquake in modern times.
Has there ever been a 10.0 or greater earthquake in history?
Not that has ever been recorded by man. The largest recorded earthquake occurred off the west coast of Chile in 1960 and had a magnitude of 9.5. It is thought that the impact that occurred 65.5 million years ago creating the Chixulub crater beneath the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico (and thought to have contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs) yielded energy equivalent to an earthquake of magnitude 12.5.
Where was the strongest earthquake in 1999?
The most powerful earthquake reported in history was the 1960 earthquake in Chili which measured 9.5 on the Richter scale.
Where did the strongest earthquake happen in the world?
The strongest earthquake ever recorded occurred in Chile on May 22, 1960, with a magnitude of 9.5. Known as the Great Chilean Earthquake, it caused widespread devastation and triggered a massive tsunami that affected distant shores across the Pacific Ocean.
What is the name of the largest earthquake fualt?
The largest earthquake fault is San Andreas fault.
Country plus largest recorded earthquake?
Actually, the largest recorded earthquake goes to Chile in 1960 with a 9.5 magnitude earthquake.
Is the Japanese earthquake the worst in history?
No, the Japanese earthquake of 2011 was not the worst in history. The 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile holds the record for the strongest earthquake ever recorded, measuring 9.5 on the Richter scale.
