Great Chilean Earthquake (Chile) – 9.5 magnitude This earthquake struck on May 22, 1960, and remains the strongest earthquake ever recorded. It led to widespread destruction and numerous deaths.

Nine earthquakes have been magnitude 5 or greater. Texas’ strongest earthquake in history struck around 5:40 a.m. on Aug. 16, 1931. The magnitude 5.8 earthquake was centered about 7.5 miles ...

earthquakes are rare in this state in comparison to other places in the U.S. What was the strongest ever recorded earthquake in Georgia? The largest earthquake ever recorded in the Peach State was ...