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Which of the following represents the most powerful earthquake? Kuril Islands, 8.5 Great Chilean, 9.5 San Francisco, 7.8 Prince William Sound, 9.2

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The answer is Great Chilean, 9.5.

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Answer:

Great Chilean, 9.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Great Chilean earth quake also known as 1960 Valdivia earthquakes. It is the most powerful earthquake ever which is recorded on 22 May 1960.

Various studies suggests that it is placed at between 9.4–9.6 on the scale of magnetic moment.

It occurred in the afternoon and last long for about 10 minutes of period. Then the resulting Tsunami affects the Southern Chile, Japan, Hawaii, the Philippines, Eastern New Zealand and Southern Australia.

And the epicenter of this earthquake is about 570 km.

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