1960 Valdivia Earthquake
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| Casualties | 1,000–7,000 |
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| Magnitude | 9. 5 Mw |
| Depth | 33 km (21 mi) |
| Max. intensity | XII (Extreme) |
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| ID | 1396630 |
About 1960 Valdivia Earthquake
The 1960 Valdivia earthquake or the Great Chilean earthquake on 22 May 1960 is the most powerful earthquake ever recorded. Various studies have placed it at 9. 4–9. 6 on the moment magnitude scale. It occurred in the afternoon, and lasted approximately 10 minutes.
1960 Valdivia earthquake Photos
