Map: 3.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the San Francisco Bay Area
A minor, 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck in the San Francisco Bay Area on Monday, according to the United States Geological ...
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Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale
II Felt by a few people, especially on upper floors. III Noticeable indoors, especially on upper floors, but may not be recognized as an earthquake. IV Felt by many indoors, few outdoors. May feel ...
Map: 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Ethiopia
A moderately strong, 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck in Ethiopia on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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How Do We Measure Earthquake Magnitude?
There are a number of ways to measure the magnitude of an earthquake. Most scales are based on the amplitude of seismic waves recorded on seismometers. These scales account for the distance between ...