Largest earthquake recorded
The current largest earthquake recorded record is 9.5 magnitude, held by 1960 Valdivia earthquake, set on May 22, 1960. Last checked October 10, 2026.
9.5
magnitude
1960 Valdivia earthquake
- Holder
- 1960 Valdivia earthquake
- Record
- 9.5 magnitude
- Exact figure
- Magnitude 9.5
- Location
- Valdivia, Chile
- Date set
- May 22, 1960
- Recognized by
- USGS
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
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