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Q: Where in Switzerland in the 20th century did the largest earthquake occur?
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Where and when did the largest earthquake occur in the twentieth century?

Chile 1960, Magnitude 9.5


Why did the largest tsunami occur?

Earthquake


What is the strongest Seattle earthquake ever recorded?

The 7.1 magnitude Olympia earthquake in 1949 is the largest earthquake to occur in the Seattle region since records began.


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


How can you tell an earthquake is gonna happen?

No, they can't tell that it is a foreshock until a larger earthquake happens. (The largest main earthquake is called the mainshock)


In the 20th century which earthquake has been the most deadliest?

The deadliest earthquake in the 20th century was the 1931 China floods which were caused by the Yangtze River overflowing and subsequently triggering a series of deadly landslides and earthquakes. The disaster resulted in approximately 1-4 million deaths.


What was the magnitude of the largest earthquake in the US and where did it occur and how many were there?

I know the largest and strongest earthquake in the US as in Anchorage Alaska, not positive, I think it was just one. It was early 1900's or late 1800's and destroyed the city.


Can an earthquake occur in the ocean?

Yes. An earthquake may occur in the ocean.


What can occur hours or days after an earthquake?

Aftershocks can occur hours or days after an earthquake.


Will there be a 9.8 earthquake in Los Angeles tomorrow?

No. First, it is impossible to predict when an earthquake will occur. Second, none of the faults in southern California are capable of generating an earthquake anywhere near that intensity. Scientists estimate that the largest earthquake the San Andreas Fault can generate is in the neighborhood of an 8.3.


When would a tsunamic occur?

A tsunami is an ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake. It would occur after an earthquake.


When did the earthquake occur exactly in Japan?

on 11th march 2011 at 9.am earthquake occur exactly in japan