Occurring on May 22, 1960, in which country was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded up to that time?
Answer: Chile
Explanation
On May 22, 1960, the most powerful earthquake in recorded history—magnitude 9.5—struck southern Chile.
The quake left about 2 million people homeless.
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