The Valdivia earthquake, which struck in southern Chile, was placed at a 9.4-9.6 magnitude. It caused a tsunami that reached Hawaii and resulted in up to 6,000 deaths.

including the Valdivia Earthquake of Chile in 1960, the strongest recorded earthquake at 9.5 out of 10 on the Richter scale. The Ring of Fire is also where an estimated 75% of the planet’s ...

While in Valdivia, Chile, Darwin experienced a two-minute earthquake that terrified him and caused damage up the coast in Concepcion. Reports from outlying areas revealed that volcanoes had been ...

Following this first alert residents in continental Chile received a message on their mobile phones requesting they evacuate all beaches due to risk of tsunami Two earthquakes of 7 and 5.9 degrees ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

A magnitude 8.4 earthquake hit off northern Chile on the night of September 17. The quake had the depth of 11 kilometers and was followed by at least 15 aftershocks. The death toll in Chile's ...

An earthquake measuring 6.4 points in the Richter scale was felt in central Chile on Friday afternoon, hitting the Santiago Metropolitan Area, O'Higgins and Maule, but no tsunami likely to hit shores.

This past year has brought struggles for many people. Job insecurity, anxiety, and wondering if we are doing the right thing for our families are just some of the challenges we face everyday.

A moment before Josepha's public execution, an earthquake devastates Santiago. Josepha finds her baby and flees the rubble; Jeronimo survives, escapes, and finds her. The reunion brings joy and ...