Map: 3.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off the Coast of Maine
A minor, 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck in the Gulf of Maine on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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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 ...
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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 ...
Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the Philippines
A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the Philippines on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 7:39 a.m. Philippine time about 4 miles ...