Earthquake Magnitude Scale Magnitude Earthquake Effects Estimated Number Each Year 2.5 or less Usually not felt, but can be recorded by seismograph. Millions 2.5 to 5.4 Often felt, but only causes ...

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 ...

The magnitude of an earthquake is expressed by the Richter scale. An earthquake of magnitude 2 is the smallest quake that is normally felt by people. Earthquakes are commonly considered major if ...

Dr. Martin Chapman, a seismologist at Virginia Tech, says the vibration of the fans jumping around Lane Stadium travels down through the foundation of the stadium and into the ground is what produces ...

Earthquakes are becoming increasingly frequent. On Sunday morning, four earthquakes struck parts of India, Myanmar, and Tajikistan within just one hour, sending tremors across central and South Asia.