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- Modified Mercalli intensity scale
Seismic scale used for measuring the intensity and effects of an earthquake
The Modified Mercalli intensity scale (MM, MMI, or MCS) measures the effects of an earthquake at a given location. This is in contrast with the seismic magnitude usually reported for an earthquake. Magnitude scales measure the inherent force or strength of an earthquake – an event occurring at greater or lesser depth. The MM scale measures intensity of shaking, at any particular location, on the s... Wikipedia
