How Earthquakes Are Measured
Did you ever wonder how an earthquake is measured?
An earthquake's power is measured by magnitude and intensity (smaller earthquakes). Larger earthquakes are measured by a magnitude.
An earthquake's power is measured by magnitude and intensity (smaller earthquakes). Larger earthquakes are measured by a magnitude.
How Powerful Is An Earthquake?
The following is a list of scales from the least affective earthquakes to the most affective earthquakes.
2.5 or less: Usally not felt.
2.5 to 5.4: Often is felt and can cause minor damages.
5.5 to 6.0: Slight damage to buildings and other structures.
6.1 to 6.9: May cause a lot of damage in very populated areas(like cities).
7.0 to 7.9: Major earthquake. Serious damage.
8.0 or greater: Called great earthquakes. They can totally destroy communities. This only happens every five to ten years. It rarely happens.
2.5 or less: Usally not felt.
2.5 to 5.4: Often is felt and can cause minor damages.
5.5 to 6.0: Slight damage to buildings and other structures.
6.1 to 6.9: May cause a lot of damage in very populated areas(like cities).
7.0 to 7.9: Major earthquake. Serious damage.
8.0 or greater: Called great earthquakes. They can totally destroy communities. This only happens every five to ten years. It rarely happens.