2010 Chile Earthquake and Tsunami

Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake Strikes Chile

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at 03:34:12 local time.

Devastating Impact

The earthquake triggered a series of tsunamis that caused widespread destruction along the central Chilean coast. The earthquake and tsunamis resulted in numerous casualties, infrastructure damage, and economic losses.

The earthquake has been assigned the numeronym 27F, referring to the date in Spanish (27 de febrero). It is considered one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Chile and the world.