Science Richter scale and magnitudes (VER 1.3)

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Richter Scale

Is a logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes based on the amplitude of seismic waves.

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Richter Magnitude (<2.0)

Generally not felt, but recorded

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Richter Magnitude (2.0-2.9)

Potentially perceptible

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Richter Magnitude (3.0-3.9)

Felt by some

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Richter Magnitude (4.0-4.9)

Felt by most

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Richter Magnitude (5.0-5.9)

Damaging shocks

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Richter Magnitude (6.0-6.9)

Destructive in populous regions

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Richter Magnitude (7.0-7.9)

Major earthquake; inflicts serious damage

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Richter Magnitude (8.0 and above)

Great earthquake; destroys communities near epicenter