مقدار

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noun

number that shows how strong an earthquake is at its source

Different from intensity, which describes shaking felt on the surface.

Examples

أُعلن مقدار الزلزال عند 6.5.
The magnitude of the quake was reported as 6.5.
حتى مقدار متوسط قد يضر بالمباني القديمة.
Even a moderate magnitude can damage old buildings.
تصدر الوكالات تقديرات المقدار خلال دقائق.
Agencies release magnitude estimates within minutes.

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