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Chile's 9.5 Magnitude Quake in 1960: Strongest Ever Recorded
IN PICTURES: Also known as the Great Chilean earthquake, it lasted 10 minutes and left at least 6,000 dead.

The Chilean town of Valdivia was hit by a 9.5-magnitude earthquake in 1960 on this day. The impact left thousands dead, many more injured and caused nearly US$800 million worth of damages. 

Lasting around 10 minutes, the earthquake sparked tsunamis, landslides and the eruption of the Cordon Caulle volcano. It is the strongest earthquake ever recorded.

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As well as the initial impact, the earthquake also caused a massive tsunami that leveled many coastal towns.
As well as the initial impact, the earthquake also caused a massive tsunami that leveled many coastal towns. Photo:AFP
Homes in Valdivia, Chile, destroyed by the earthquake of 1960.
Homes in Valdivia, Chile, destroyed by the earthquake of 1960. Photo:Wikimedia Commons
A few days after the earthquake, the Cordon Caulle began a rhyodacitic fissure eruption.
A few days after the earthquake, the Cordon Caulle began a rhyodacitic fissure eruption. Photo:Wikimedia Commons
Also known as the Great Chilean earthquake, the historic earthquake is estimated to have left up to 6,000 people dead.
Also known as the Great Chilean earthquake, the historic earthquake is estimated to have left up to 6,000 people dead. Photo:Wikimedia Commons
The port of Corral, close to Validivia, was completely leveled by the earthquake-provoked tsunami.
The port of Corral, close to Validivia, was completely leveled by the earthquake-provoked tsunami. Photo:Wikimedia Commons
Up to 6,000 are said to have perished, particularly after a tsunami with waves as high as 10.7 meters came in land. The tsunami affected hte entire Pacicif Basin inlcuding Hilo in Hawaii.
Up to 6,000 are said to have perished, particularly after a tsunami with waves as high as 10.7 meters came in land. The tsunami affected hte entire Pacicif Basin inlcuding Hilo in Hawaii. Photo:Wikimedia Commons
The earthquake destroyed millions of dollars worth of infrastructure, including this steel factory in Corral.
The earthquake destroyed millions of dollars worth of infrastructure, including this steel factory in Corral. Photo:Wikimedia Commons
Published 22 May 2017
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