1960 Valdivia earthquake, Earthquake in Chile
The most powerful earthquake ever recorded.
Occurred on May 22, 1960, with a magnitude of 9.5.
Known as the Great Chilean Earthquake.
Prompted advances in seismology and earthquake engineering.
Triggered a series of tsunamis affecting distant shores.
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