The Valdivian Earthquake, or the Great Chilean Earthquake, is the largest on record. It measured in at a magnitude of 9.5.
Great Chilean Earthquake (Chile) – 9.5 magnitude This earthquake struck on May 22, 1960, and remains the strongest earthquake ever recorded. It led to widespread destruction and numerous deaths.
The huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake ... in Ecuador and neighbouring country . It also caused a powerful tsunami that affected the Pacific coast, reaching as far as New Zealand. The biggest and ...
A guide to how they're measured Near the coast of Ecuador on Jan. 31 ... The Valdivian Earthquake, or the Great Chilean Earthquake, is the largest on record. It measured in at a magnitude of ...