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.

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.

In 1960, the southern city of Valdivia was devastated by a magnitude 9.5 earthquake, considered the most powerful ever recorded, which killed 9,500 people, stated AFP. In 2010, an 8.8 magnitude quake ...

In 1960, the southern city of Valdivia was devastated by a magnitude 9.5 earthquake, considered the most powerful ever recorded, which killed 9,500 people, according to AFP.

In 1960, the southern Chilean city of Valdivia was devastated by a magnitude 9.5 earthquake, considered the most powerful ever recorded, which killed 9,500 people.

History of deadly earthquakes in Chile Chile experiences a high number of earthquakes. This is because it sits where three of Earth’s massive plates meet: the Nazca plate, the South American plate, ...

In 1960, the southern Chilean city of Valdivia was devastated by a magnitude 9.5 earthquake, considered the most powerful ever recorded, which killed 9,500 people.

In 1960, the southern city of Valdivia was devastated by a magnitude 9.5 earthquake, considered the most powerful ever recorded, which killed 9,500 people.

In 1960, the southern Chilean city of Valdivia was devastated by a magnitude 9.5 earthquake, considered the most powerful ever recorded, which killed 9,500 people.