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It was associated with a aubduction zone marked by the Peru-Chile Trench. It is a convergent plate boundary.

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Which earthquake was 32 times stronger than the earthquake in Southern Chile?

The 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Southern Chile is the most powerful earthquake ever recorded, measuring a magnitude of 9.5. An earthquake 32 times stronger than this would hypothetically have a magnitude around 10.6, which is not something that has been observed in recorded history.


When did the 1960 chile earthquake happen?

May 22 1960


When did the 1960 earthquake happen in Chile?

May 22, 1960.


Which earthquake had a magnitude of 9.5?

The 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile had a magnitude of 9.5. The largest recorded in human history.


Where was the epicenter of 1960 chile earthquake?

in mexico


Where did world's largest earthquakes occur What was the level?

The worlds largest recorded earthquake occurred in southern Chile in 1960. It had a 9.5 mangitude


Where did the worlds most severe earthquake occur and when?

In Chile in 1960, a 9.5 on the Richter scale


In 1960 what was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Chile?

9.5


Is 8.9 ranked the highest earthquake?

No, a 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit Chile in 1960.


What is the biggest earthquake recorded?

The largest earthquake ever recorded was the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Valdivia, Chile which measure at 9.5 on the Richter scale.


How many megatons of energy did the 1960 Chile earthquake release?

The 1960 Chile earthquake, also known as the Valdivia earthquake, released energy equivalent to about 1,000 megatons of TNT, making it the most powerful earthquake ever recorded.


What was the date of the 9.9 earthquake in chile?

May 22, 1960.