4 January 2011
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.
it was in Chile
The worst earthquake possible is 11.0 although the worst earthquake in recorded history is only 9.5, which struck in Chile, on the 22 May 1960.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located 69 km (43 miles) NW (309°) from Temuco, and around 600 km south of Santiago.
I think the largest Earthquake since 1900 was in Chile (may, 1960) and it had a magnitude of 9.5
The Earthquake in Chile was created in 1807.
The most powerful earthquake recorded in modern times was the 9.5 magnitude quake (moment magnitude) that struck Valdivia, Chile on May 22, 1960.
The date of the Chile Earthquake was on the 27th February 2010
The worst earthquake possible is 11.0 although the worst earthquake in recorded history is only 9.5, which struck in Chile, on the 22 May 1960.
The 2010 earthquake that hit Chile was a magnitude 8.8.
The earthquake struck at 0634 GMT, 115km (70 miles) Northeast of the city of Concepcion and 325km Southwest of the capital Santiago. It is the biggest to hit Chile in 50 years. It killed over 85 people :'(