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According to the US Geological survey, the maximum intensity of the magnitude 9.5 Chilean earthquake of 1960 was rated as XI on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale which are described as very disastrous or extreme events which are likely to cause significant damage to structures. Please see the related link for details.
The maximum measured intensity of the 2010 Canterbury earthquake in New Zealand was IX (9) on the Modified Mercalli scale.
8.8 on the Richter Scale.
8.8 on the Richter scale
Chile
The 2010 earthquake that hit Chile was a magnitude 8.8.
The date of the Chile Earthquake was on the 27th February 2010
The Chile Earthquake in February was the biggest earthquake reported in 2010.
Chilean, Chile.
According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake had a rating of severe (VIII) on the Modified Mercalli (MM) scale. Please see the related question for more information.
Chile was hit by an earthquake early morning on Feb. 27th 2010
The 2010 Chilean earthquake lasted 90 seconds.