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1960 Valdivia earthquake

Natural

1960(1960-05-21)

9.4–9.6 magnitude earthquake in Chile

Year

1960

Death Toll

6,000+

Location

Lumaco

Category

natural

Quick Facts

Year: 1960
Date: 1960-05-21
Location: Lumaco
Death Toll: 6,000+
Category: natural

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