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There have been at least two "famous" earthquakes that have affected Chile.

The Valdivia earthquake that occurred at 19:11 GMT, 14:11 local time on the 22nd of May 1960 Chile 1960 and which at Magnitude 9.5 was the largest earthquake ever recorded on earth.

The recent (27th of February 2010) earthquake occurred at 06:34 GMT, 03:34 local time and had a magnitude of 8.8.

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What fault did the Chilean earthquake occur on?

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Where did a magnitude 9.5 earthquake occur in 1960?

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How strong was the Chilean earthquake of February 2010?

The Chilean earthquake that occurred on the 27th of February 2010 had a magnitude of 8.8.


What time and date did the earthquake in Chile in February 2010 occur?

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What was the magnitude of the Chilean earthquake that occurred on the 27th of February 2010?

The Chilean earthquake that occurred in February 2010 had a moment magnitude of 8.8.


What country did the strongest earthquake on record occur?

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At what type of boundary did the 1960 Chilean earthquake occur?

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How many people where injured in the Chilean earthquake?

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What city in Chile was the 2010 earthquake in?

Chilean, Chile.


How long did the 2010 Chile earthquake last?

The 2010 Chilean earthquake lasted 90 seconds.