intensität

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noun

how strongly shaking is felt at a place on the surface

Can differ by city even for the same magnitude quake.

Examples

Die Intensität war an der Küste am höchsten.
The intensity was highest near the coast.
Intensitätskarten helfen Rettungsteams, wohin sie zuerst fahren.
Maps of intensity help rescue teams decide where to go first.
In Nachbarstädten meldeten Leute unterschiedliche Intensität.
People reported different intensity in neighboring towns.

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