The maximum measured intensity of the 2010 Canterbury earthquake in New Zealand was IX (9) on the Modified Mercalli scale.
The Modified Mercalli Intensity scale level for the Chilean earthquake in 2010 was around VIII, which corresponds to severe shaking. This level indicates that damage to poorly constructed buildings was significant, and would likely be felt by most people in the affected area.
The 2010 Chile earthquake had a magnitude of 8.8. It was one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded and caused widespread damage and casualties in Chile.
8.8 on the Richter scale
Chile
The date of the Chile Earthquake was on the 27th February 2010
The earthquake in Chile in 2010 had a magnitude of 8.8, while the one in Haiti in 2010 had a magnitude of 7.0. This means that the Chile earthquake was significantly stronger, with its impact reflecting the difference in magnitude.
Chilean, Chile.
The biggest earthquake in 2010 was the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile on February 27, 2010. This earthquake caused widespread damage and resulted in a significant number of casualties.
According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake had a rating of severe (VIII) on the Modified Mercalli (MM) scale. Please see the related question for more information.
Chile was hit by an earthquake early morning on Feb. 27th 2010
The 2010 Chile earthquake, not hurricane, resulted in approximately 525 fatalities.