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According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) there are over a million earthquakes each year around the world -- that's on average 3,561 per day or 2.5 per minute. Only a portion of these are recorded (~20 - 30K per year) because most occur over remote areas or in the ocean.
The NEIC collects records for earthquakes world-wide and makes available lists of earthquakes by region, year, magnitude/intensity,etc.
To see list of more recent (or historic) earthquakes visit USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
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∙ 13y agoThe earthquake with the strongest magnitude occurred in Valvivia, Chile measuring 9.5 on the Richter scale. This took place on May 22, 1960.
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Where was the strongest earthquake in 1999?
The most powerful earthquake reported in history was the 1960 earthquake in Chili which measured 9.5 on the Richter scale.
How does 8.9 rank out of the most powerful earthquakes?
The biggest reported earthquake had a magnitude of 9.5. The earthquake in Japan had a magnitude of 8.9, and that's the 5th largest earthquake reported.
What is the most powerful waves from an earthquake?
Love waves are the most strongest type of Earthquakes.
Which are the ten most powerful earthquakes in history?
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When and where was the most powerful earthquake recorded?
In Chile on the 22 May 1960. The city of Valdivia was the worst effected. Please see the related link for more information
What rank is the japan earthquake in?
Well it was a 8.9 on the Richter scale. 5th most powerful in the world. MOST powerful in Japan's history.
Where was the strongest earthquake in 1999?
The most powerful earthquake reported in history was the 1960 earthquake in Chili which measured 9.5 on the Richter scale.
Which one of these are the most powerful a plague or volcano or hurricane or earthquake or tornado or sandstorm?
In terms of energy output an earthquake is the most powerful.
What was the most destruvctive earthquake in US history?
The most destructive earthquake in US history was the Prince William Sound earthquake. This earthquake did extensive damage across the Gulf of Alaska.
What is Chile largest earthquake ever in history?
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.
What was the worst earthquake that has happened to the US?
The worst US earthquake in terms of impact on people was probably the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake which is estimated to have led to the deaths of over 3,000 people and to have left between 227,000 and 300,000 people homeless out of a population of 410,000. In terms of magnitude, the worst earthquake in recorded US history was the 1964 Alaska earthquake which had a moment magnitude of 9.2. This makes it the most powerful earthquake recorded in the US and Canada and the second most powerful earthquake recorded on Earth by seismometer.
What are the release dates for Inside the World's Most Powerful - 2005 Earthquake Alert?
Inside the World's Most Powerful - 2005 Earthquake Alert was released on: USA: 22 February 2006
Where and when was the most earthquakes?
the most powerful earthquake was on may the 22nd 1960 in chille
What are the most powerful shock waves from an earthquake called?
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The epicenter of the greatest us earthquake was in what state?
The Good Friday Earthquake on March 27, 1964 had its epicenter near Prince Wiliam Sound, Alaska. It lasted about 5 minutes, and caused 131 deaths, but it may not be true.This earthquake was the 4th most powerful earthquake ever recorded, and the most powerful earthquake to have an epicenter in the United States.
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.
Registering 9.5 on the Richter scale the most powerful earthquake struck where?
it was in Chile
