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Jan 27, 2023 · From the devastating Sumatran quake and tsunami of 2004 to a monstrous temblor in Siberia that, thankfully, killed no one, here are the 20 largest earthquakes ever recorded, according to the...
Largest earthquakes by magnitude. A pie chart comparing the seismic moment release of the three largest earthquakes for the hundred-year period from 1906 to 2005 with that for all earthquakes of magnitudes <6, 6 to 7, 7 to 8, and >8 for the same period. The 2011 Japan quake would be roughly similar to Sumatra.
- Bio-Bio, Chile. Valdivia Earthquake. 1960-05-22. 19:11. 38.14°S. 73.41°W. Kanamori & Anderson, 1975.
- Southern Alaska. 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake, Prince William Sound Earthquake, Good Friday Earthquake. 1964-03-28. 03:36. 60.91°N. 147.34°W. Kanamori & Anderson, 1975.
- Off the West Coast of Northern Sumatra. Sumatra-Andaman Islands Earthquake, 2004 Sumatra Earthquake and Tsunami, Indian Ocean Earthquake. 2004-12-26. 00:58. 3.30°N.
- Near the East Coast of Honshu, Japan. Tohoku Earthquake. 2011-03-11. 05:46. 38.30°N. 142.37°E. Duputel et al., 2012.
Earthquakes are one of the most deadly natural disasters. Here are the top 10 worst and deadliest ever recorded.
Learn about the 1960 Chilean earthquake that measured 9.5 on the Richter scale and triggered devastating tsunamis across the Pacific Ocean. See maps, photos, and facts about the magnitude, location, damage, and tectonics of this megathrust event.
The epicenter of this megathrust earthquake was near Lumaco, approximately 570 kilometres (350 mi) south of Santiago, with Valdivia being the most affected city. The tremor caused localised tsunamis that severely battered the Chilean coast, with waves up to 25 metres (82 ft).
May 27, 2016 · On May 22, 1960, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded hit Chile. It triggered a volcanic eruption in Chile that lasted weeks, along with a tsunami that struck the West Coast of the United...
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