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This is my (Tag-Lish) explanation of the difference between Intensity vs Magnitude of an scary earthquake to address common misunderstandings, misconceptions...
On March 2023, a series of moderate-magnitude earthquakes shook Davao de Oro and its vicinity. These earthquakes occurred on March 06, 04:43 a.m. Philippine Standard Time (PST) at magnitude (M) 5.3, and on March 07, 02:02 p.m. and 04:47 p.m. at magnitudes 5.9 and 5.6, respectively. The depths of these earthquakes…. 1514 hits.
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Dec 4, 2023 · They can be weak, which cannot be detected on the ground, or violent like the recent 7.4-magnitude that struck near the Philippine Trench last December 2. Temblor This is another name for an ...
Aug 1, 2016 · INFOGRAPHIC: Earthquake magnitude vs intensity. EARTHQUAKES are a common thing in the Philippines, with the archipelago located along western fringes of the Ring of Fire, a vast Pacific Ocean region where most of strong earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. READ: Top 5 most destructive earthquakes in the Philippines. Just recently, moderate ...
The intensity and death toll depend on several factors (earthquake depth, epicenter location, and population density, to name a few) and can vary widely. Millions of minor earthquakes occur every year worldwide, equating to hundreds every hour every day. On the other hand, earthquakes of magnitude ≥8.0 occur about once a year, on average.
Intensity Scale. Description. I. Scarcely Perceptible- Perciptible to people under favorable circumstance. Delicately balanced objects are disturbed slightly. Still Waater in containers oscillates slowly. II. Slightly Felt - Felt by few individuals at rest indoors. Hanging objects swing slightly.
