Here's how earthquake strength is measured and what different quake magnitudes mean. Earthquakes are recorded by a network of seismic stations that measure the movement of the ground, according to ...

Earthquake strength is registered on the moment magnitude scale, which measures how much energy was released when the rocks along a fault moved during the quake. Skip to content Skip to site index.

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The earthquake magnitude communicates its energy level, and the intensity communicates its strength based on its effects. 24/7 Live Los Angeles Orange County Inland Empire Ventura County ...

Terrain map showing the epicenter of the earthquake in eastern Turkey, close to the country’s border with Syria. Very strong shaking was felt close to the Turkish town of Gaziantep, about 100 km ...