Hello how may I help you? Can you give me some information on world records sure, what would you like to know? What was the loudest sound ever recorded? The explosion of Mt. Tambora in Indonesia. How loud exactly was it? About 172 decibels and was heard 2600 km (1600 mi) away. Wow, could it rupture your eardrums or kill you? it causes temporary deafness Wow, okay, thanks for all the information! you're welcome!