On August 16, 1931, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Valentine, Texas, in the far western part of the state causing extensive damage. It is the strongest quake to have occurred in the state.
The largest earthquake ever recorded was the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile, which had a magnitude of 9.5 on the moment magnitude scale.
The largest earthquake ever recorded was in Valdivia, Chile in 1960 with a magnitude of 9.5. The second largest earthquake was in Prince William Sound, Alaska in 1964 with a magnitude of 9.2.
The largest earthquake on record was a magnitude 9.5 on May 22, 1960. of the coast of Chile. The City of Valdivia was worst hit. The earthquake also generated a tsunami that struck portions of Hawaii, Japan, and Australia.
The largest earthquake in Michigan's history occurred on May 16, 1947 near Coldwater, with a magnitude of 4.6. This earthquake was felt across several states in the Midwest.
The largest earthquake in Illinois was a magnitude 5.4 event that occurred near the town of Olney in 1968. It was felt in 23 states and caused damage to buildings in Illinois and surrounding states.
The largest earthquake fault is San Andreas fault.
Actually, the largest recorded earthquake goes to Chile in 1960 with a 9.5 magnitude earthquake.
The Great Chilean Earthquake
The largest earthquake in the world was the 1960 Voldivic earthquake. It was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded. It rated 9.5 on the magnitude scale. It occurred in the afternoon.
The largest earthquake ever recorded was the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile, which had a magnitude of 9.5 on the moment magnitude scale.
The largest earthquake possible is estimated to be around magnitude 10 to 10.5. These megaquakes are extremely rare and could cause catastrophic damage over a wide area.
The largest recorded earthquake occurred in Chile in 1960. It had a magnitude of 9.5 on the Richter scale.
Texas is the second largest US State by area.
The largest modern earthquake happened on May 22, 1960 in Valdivia, Chile. it registered a 9.5.
The largest earthquake ever recorded was in Valdivia, Chile in 1960 with a magnitude of 9.5. The second largest earthquake was in Prince William Sound, Alaska in 1964 with a magnitude of 9.2.
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