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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 earthquake was the worst in history?
the worst earthquake in history is the hediezz earthquake
The worst earthquake of all time?
shaanix, china was the worst earthquake ever recorded
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 is the worst earthquake in the history?
There's really no way of telling for certain, since we only invented earthquake measuring devices in the early 1900s. The biggest earthquake since that time was the 1960 earthquake in southern Chile, near the town of Valdivia. It was assigned a magnitude of 9.5 on the Richter Scale.
What is the theme of jack hodgins earthquake?
The beginning of the Earthquake is the conflict. Some may say it is the turning of the electric fence
What earthquake was the worst in history?
the worst earthquake in history is the hediezz earthquake
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.
The worst earthquake of all time?
shaanix, china was the worst earthquake ever recorded
What is the worst magnitude from an earthquake?
8.0
When was California's worst earthquake.?
1906
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.
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 natural disaster is the worst natural disaster?
cyclones are the most worst natural disaster
Is the Napier earthquake the worst in NZ?
yes it was
