Earthquake comparison: Chile vs. Haiti

Why did Chile's stronger quake take a relatively much lighter toll on the country than Haiti's ruinous temblor?

How much stronger was Chile's quake?
How does that compare with other quakes?
How do the death tolls compare?
Why were so many more people killed in Haiti?
Why did fewer buildings collapse in Chile?
How prosperous is Chile compared to Haiti?
How will Chile be affected in the long run?
Why are all these earthquakes happening now?
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Quake comparison: Chile vs. Haiti