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1960 Valdivia earthquake

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Description: USGS ShakeMap for the May 22, 1960 Valdivia earthquake, which at an estimated magnitude of 9.5, is the strongest earthquake ever recorded.
Title: 1960 Valdivia earthquake
Credit: USGS
Author: USGS
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