2010 Chile earthquake
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On 27 February 2010 at 03:34 UTC−03:00, a Mww 8.8 megathrust earthquake struck off the coast of the Maule Region of central Chile. One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded, it lasted approxi
Damage sustained by a building in Concepción, located around 100 kilometres south of the epicenter.
The partially collapsed 21-story O'Higgins Tower, Concepción
House thrown into the streets of Pelluhue after the tsunami
A severely damaged building in Maipú, Santiago
The following is a summary of significant earthquakes during the 21st century. In terms of fatalities, the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was the most destructive event with 227,898 confirmed fatalities
2010 Chile earthquake
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The 2001 Gujarat earthquake occurred in a part of India with relatively low seismicity, devastating the cities of Anjar and Bhuj.
The 2003 Bam earthquake destroyed several historic landmarks, including a citadel.
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami is one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent history.
The 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake was a fairly moderate event, but caused widespread damage across eastern Java.