The Valdivia earthquake, measuring a massive 9.5 magnitude, is the largest earthquake ever recorded. It struck Chile on May 22, 1960, and was followed by a powerful tsunami.

The Valdivia earthquake killed up to 6,000 people and sent tsunamis out across the Pacific Ocean. For comparison, researchers believe the new Chile megaquake hit with a magnitude of 9.5.

In 1960, the city of Valdivia was flattened by a 9.5 magnitude earthquake, the strongest ever recorded. At least 9,500 people were killed.

Chile is part of the Ring of Fire which is an area of high seismic activity, meaning earthquakes are common. An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 6.7 is still very strong even if it is not uncommon.

As the northern Chilean city of Copiapo was preparing last week to hold earthquake drills, it was hit by a real-life one: a 6.4-magnitude quake that cut power to thousands and caused structural damage ...

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Chile, causing minor infrastructure damage and cutting power to over 20,000 people.

SANTIAGO, Chile — A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Friday, causing minor infrastructure damage and cutting power to over 20,000 people. Authorities have not reported any ...

This is the terrifying moment an earthquake in Chile damaged a shopping mall, sending customers fleeing in panic. Dramatic footage shows shoppers evacuating the building as strong tremors shook ...

The quake was felt across several communities in the expansive Atacama Desert region A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Friday, causing minor infrastructure damage and cutting ...

Chile has been hit by massive earthquakes which left buildings shaking after the "strong and long" seismic event struck the northern part of the South American country. The 6.7 magnitude quake saw ...

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Chile, causing minor infrastructure damage and cutting power to over 20,000 people. Authorities have not reported any casualties following Friday's ...