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Did you know the world's largest earthquake was recorded in 1960?

Did you know the world's largest earthquake was recorded in 1960?

The world's largest earthquake was recorded in 1960 in Bio-Bio, Chile. It is also known as Valdivia Earthquake.

The world's largest earthquake was recorded in 1960 in Bio-Bio, Chile. It is also known as Valdivia Earthquake. The GPS location for the world's largest earthquake is 38.14°S 73.41°W.


The earthquake that struck near Valdivia, Chile, in 1960 was the most powerful temblor in recorded history.


You can't even imagine that this earthquake left about 2 million people homeless.