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What is the worst earthquake that has ever been in this world?
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∙ 13y ago
The "worst" earthquake in modern history occurred on May 22, 1960, in Valdivia, Chile. It measured 9.5 on the Richter scale, the largest recorded earthquake in history.
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The worst earthquake of all time?
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Tsunanis which was the worst ever recorded?
The worst ever tsunami recorded was 9.5! that was the worst EARTHQUAKE ever recorded you retard! valdivia chile, 22 may 1960
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What was the worst earth quake ever recorded?
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How can you use the word worst in a sentence?
you are the worst cook in the world i have the worst headache i have ever had
