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In terms of loss of life, it's the 1556 Shaanxi Earthquake in present day China which is thought to have killed at least 830,000 people and would have been around an 8 on the Richter scale.
But in terms of magnitude, it's the 1960 earthquake in Chile, with was a horrifying 9.2 on the scale. Honorable mentions are the 2010 Haiti earthquake, with 250,000 confirmed deaths, and the 2010 Chile earthquake, an 8.8 on the scale, actually causing the Terran day to shorten by about 20 microseconds.
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What is the worst earthquake in US history?
The worst in term of casualties was the 1906 San Francisco earthquake where it is estimated that more than 3,000 people were killed. The worst in terms of magnitude was the 1964 Alaskan earthquake which had a magnitude of 9.2 making it the 3rd largest earthquake ever recorded by man.
What earthquake was the worst in history?
The 1556 Shaanxi earthquake in China is considered one of the deadliest earthquakes in history, with an estimated magnitude of 8.0. It resulted in the loss of approximately 830,000 lives and caused widespread devastation in the region.
The worst earthquake of all time?
The 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile is considered the most powerful earthquake ever recorded, with a magnitude of 9.5. It caused widespread destruction and triggered a tsunami that affected coastal regions across the Pacific Ocean.
What is the Second worst earthquake ever?
The second strongest earthquake in the world occurred on December 26 2004 and had a magnitude of 9.3. The epicenter was on the ocean floor near the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia and caused a deadly tsunami in the Indian Ocean
What is the worst earthquake in the history?
The 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile is considered the worst earthquake in recorded history, with a magnitude of 9.5. It caused widespread devastation, including tsunamis and landslides, and resulted in the loss of thousands of lives.
Which was worse the worlds worst volcano or worlds worst earthquake?
Easily the world's worst Earthquake.
What are the Earthquake?
The worst earthquake possible is 11.0 although the worst earthquake in recorded history is only 9.5, which struck in Chile, on the 22 May 1960.
What are the worst earthquaks?
The worst earthquake possible is 11.0 although the worst earthquake in recorded history is only 9.5, which struck in Chile, on the 22 May 1960.
What caused Japan's recent 8.9 magnitude?
An earthquake and the tsunami. It was the 5th worst earthquake in the world. The worst disaster for Japan.
When was California's worst earthquake.?
1906
What is the worst magnitude from an earthquake?
8.0
Is the 2011 Japan earthquake the worst in history?
No, but it is the worst in Japan this century. The last big earthquake of this magnitude was in the early 1900's.
Is the Napier earthquake the worst in NZ?
yes it was
What is the worst earthquake in Sweden record?
2.3
What is the worst earthquake in US history?
The worst in term of casualties was the 1906 San Francisco earthquake where it is estimated that more than 3,000 people were killed. The worst in terms of magnitude was the 1964 Alaskan earthquake which had a magnitude of 9.2 making it the 3rd largest earthquake ever recorded by man.
What earthquake was the worst in history?
The 1556 Shaanxi earthquake in China is considered one of the deadliest earthquakes in history, with an estimated magnitude of 8.0. It resulted in the loss of approximately 830,000 lives and caused widespread devastation in the region.
What was worst- the Haiti or the Japan earthquake in 2011?
japan
