When did the Valdivia earthquake start and end?
1960 Valdivia earthquake
| Iquique Santiago Punta Arenas | |
|---|---|
| UTC time | 1960-05-22 19:11:14 |
| Local time | 15:11:14 |
| Duration | approx. 10 minutes |
| Magnitude | 9.4–9.6 Mw |
When did the 9.5 earthquake happen?
May 22, 1960
On May 22, 1960 a great Mw 9.5 earthquake, the largest earthquake ever instrumentally recorded, occurred off the coast of southern Chile. This earthquake generated a tsunami that was destructive not only along the coast of Chile, but also across the Pacific in Hawaii, Japan, and the Philippines.
What year was Valdivia earthquake?
1960 Valdivia earthquake/Start dates
What was the magnitude of the Chilean earthquake in 1960?
The 1960 Valdivia earthquake (Spanish: Terremoto de Valdivia) or Great Chilean earthquake ( Gran terremoto de Chile) of 22 May is the most powerful earthquake ever recorded. Various studies have placed it at 9.4–9.6 on the moment magnitude scale. It occurred in the afternoon (19:11 GMT, 15:11 local time),…
Where was the earthquake on this day in 1960?
On This Day: Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami. On the evening of March 28, 1964, without warning, the largest recorded earthquake in U.S. history struck Alaska’s Prince William Sound. On This Day: 1960 Chilean Earthquake and Tsunami. In 1960, the largest earthquake ever instrumentally recorded occurred in southern Chile.
How old was Sergio Barrientos when the Chilean earthquake happened?
Residents of Valdivia, Chile, look over wrecked buildings on May 31, 1960. The rumbling started on the afternoon of May 22, 1960. Sergio Barrientos, then about 8 years old, was walking down a street in his hometown in southern Chile when the ground started to shake.
What was the magnitude of the 1960 Valdivia earthquake?
Various studies have placed it at 9.4–9.6 on the moment magnitude scale. It occurred in the afternoon (19:11 GMT, 15:11 local time), and lasted for approximately 10 minutes.