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The largest earthquake recorded to date was a magnitude 9.5 that occurred in Chile on Sunday, May 22, 1960.
Approximately 1,655 people were killed, 3,000 injured, 2 million homeless, and $550 million damage in southern Chile. The resulting tsunami caused 61 deaths, $75 million damage in Hawaii; 138 deaths and $50 million damage in Japan; 32 dead and missing in the Philippines; and $500,000 damage to the west coast of the United States.
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When and where was the worlds largest earthquake?
The largest modern earthquake happened on May 22, 1960 in Valdivia, Chile. it registered a 9.5.
Where did world's largest earthquakes occur What was the level?
The worlds largest recorded earthquake occurred in southern Chile in 1960. It had a 9.5 mangitude
Where was the worlds largest earthquake at?
Chile in 1960 registered at 9.5. Japanese earthquake of 2011 registered at 9.0. pretty sure there was worse before 1900 though.
What country had the largest recorded earthquake and what year?
The largest earthquake recorded by man was the magnitude 9.5 Valdivia earthquake in Chile which occurred on the 22nd of May, 1960.
Country plus largest recorded earthquake?
Actually, the largest recorded earthquake goes to Chile in 1960 with a 9.5 magnitude earthquake.
When was the worlds strongest earthquake?
Chile - May 22nd 1960 - 9.5
When did the largest earthquake come?
The largest earthquake on record was a magnitude 9.5 on May 22, 1960. of the coast of Chile. The City of Valdivia was worst hit. The earthquake also generated a tsunami that struck portions of Hawaii, Japan, and Australia.
What was unique about the Chilean earthquake in 1960?
The 1960 Chilean earthquake had a moment magnitude of 9.5 - the largest ever recorded by seismometer.
Where did the worlds most severe earthquake occur and when?
In Chile in 1960, a 9.5 on the Richter scale
What is the biggest earthquake recorded?
The largest earthquake ever recorded was the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Valdivia, Chile which measure at 9.5 on the Richter scale.
Largest earthquake in world?
The largest earthquake in the world was the 1960 Voldivic earthquake. It was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded. It rated 9.5 on the magnitude scale. It occurred in the afternoon.
Where were the 2 largest earthquakes ever?
The largest earthquakes ever was the Valdivia earthquake in Chile in 1960 with a magnitude of 9.5. The second largest was the Alaska earthquake in 1964 with a magnitude of 9.2.
