Contemporary era · 1960
1960 Valdivia earthquake
On 22 May 1960, an earthquake and tsunami occurred in Chile, devastating the city of Valdivia. Most studies have placed it at 9.4–9.6 on the moment magnitude scale, making it the strongest earthquake ever recorded, while some studies have placed the magnitude lower than 9.4. It occurred in the afternoon (19:11:14 UTC, 15:11:14 local time), and lasted 10 minutes.
- When
- 21 May 1960
- Where
- Lumaco
- Era
- Contemporary
Topics
Before and after
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