alleryThe largest earthquake ever recorded was in Chile in 1960. What was its magnitude?
A7.5
B8.0
C9.5
D10.5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 9.5
1. The 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile was the largest ever recorded.
2. Its magnitude was 9.5.
3. Values of 7.5 or 8.0 are lower, and 10.5 was never recorded.
_Source: Wikipedia, Earthquake (lead section)_
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