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The tsunami generated by the M 8.8 earthquake carried many boats onto land - in some cases hundreds of meters inland. The tsunami wave height at this location in Concepcion Harbor (Talcahuano), Chile was about 4-5 meters (12-15 feet). Image Credit: Walter D. Mooney. U.S. Geological Survey February 27, 2010 Maule Chile earthquake and tsunami As of May 2010, the number of confirmed deaths stood at 521, with 56 persons still missing. Estimates of economic damage are around $30 billion. According to Ministry of Interior data in May 2010, 124 of the 521 identified casualties and missing were attributed to the tsunami. Event Data:
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