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The earthquake struck 100 km NNW of the nearest city, Chillan, which has a population of 170,000 people and around 115 km NNE of Concepcion (population 292,589, metropolitan area population of 1,322,581) and 325km southwest of the capital Santiago.
According to the USGS the exact co-ordinates were 35.846°S, 72.719°W.
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Where did the strongest earthquake happen in the world?
The strongest earthquake ever recorded occurred in Chile on May 22, 1960, with a magnitude of 9.5. Known as the Great Chilean Earthquake, it caused widespread devastation and triggered a massive tsunami that affected distant shores across the Pacific Ocean.
What is the longitude and latitude of the 2010 Chile earthquake?
The 2010 Chile earthquake occurred off the coast of central Chile, near the city of Concepción. The approximate coordinates of the earthquake were 35.846°S latitude and 72.719°W longitude.
How long did it take the tsunami to reach Chile?
The tsunami generated by the 2010 Chile earthquake took approximately 15 hours to reach Chile after the earthquake occurred.
What was the biggest earthquake in 2010?
The Chile Earthquake in February was the biggest earthquake reported in 2010.
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.
When did the 1960 chile earthquake happen?
May 22 1960
When did the 1960 earthquake happen in Chile?
May 22, 1960.
When did 2010 Chile earthquake happen?
Saturday February 27, 2010
What is one cultural fact in Chile or about Chile?
The tsunami that happen in Japan all the wind and water went to Chile causing and Earthquake from so much pressure.
When was The Earthquake in Chile created?
The Earthquake in Chile was created in 1807.
Where did the Bolivian earthquake of 1994 happen?
La Paz,Bolivia and parts of Chile. - hope this helps :)
Where did the strongest earthquake happen in the world?
The strongest earthquake ever recorded occurred in Chile on May 22, 1960, with a magnitude of 9.5. Known as the Great Chilean Earthquake, it caused widespread devastation and triggered a massive tsunami that affected distant shores across the Pacific Ocean.
What was the date of Chile earthquake?
The date of the Chile Earthquake was on the 27th February 2010
When was Chile hit by earthquake?
Chile was hit by an earthquake early morning on Feb. 27th 2010
What city in Chile was the 2010 earthquake in?
Chilean, Chile.
Did the Chile earthquake hit Chile pm or am?
I was there and it was A.M
What American idol star was in the earthquake of Chile of 2010?
The former contestant Elliott Yamin was in Chile at the time of the Earthquake.
