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Events on Saturday 27 February 2010 1
2010Chile earthquakeMagnitude 8.8 quake and tsunami strike central ChileA magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of central Chile, one of the most powerful ever recorded, triggering a tsunami and killing more than 500 people. The quake caused widespread damage to buildings, roads, and infrastructure across several regions of the country. Chile's disaster response and building codes were credited with limiting casualties given the quake's severity.