What was the most dangerous earthquake?

Answer 1

The world's deadliest recorded earthquake occurred in 1556 in central China of an 8.0 Magnitude. It struck a region where most people lived in caves carved from soft rock. These caves collapsed during the earthquake, killing an estimated 830,000 people. In 1976 another deadly earthquake struck in Tangshan, China, where more than 250,000 people were killed.

Answer 2

the worst earthquakes ever recorded are the following: year 1556, location, shensei,China, unfortunately the magnitude is unkown, estimated 830,000 deaths, comment, possibly the greatest natural disaster next, in 1976, Tangshan, China 7.6 magnitude on the Richter scale, over 500,000 deaths

Answer 3

The February 2010 earthquake in Chile measured 8.8 on the Richter Scale, one of the highest numbers ever recorded for an earthquake: because the quake was one of the strongest ever measured.

The strongest recorded quake occurred off the shore of Chile in 1960, equivalent to a moment magnitude of 9.5.

You can see photos from th3 2010 quake, below.

Answer 4

Shaanxi, China on January 23, 1556 -- est. 830,000+ fatalities. (See USGS list of significant earthquakes at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_earthquakes)

Answer 5

The most dangerous earthquake took place in Chicago, it tore down houses and destroyed buildings and lots more.

Answer 6

The deadliest earthquake in history occurred in 1556 in Shaanxi China. It is estimated to have resulted in the deaths of 820,000 - 830,000 people.

Answer 7

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.