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The largest recorded earthquake occurred in in the year .

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1950

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1960

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Panama

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Chile

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The correct option is D Chile
The largest ever recorded earthquake occurred in Chile in the year 1960. It was recorded to be between 9.4 and 9.6 on the Richter scale.

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