magnitud

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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

La magnitud del sismo se reportó como 6,5.
The magnitude of the quake was reported as 6.5.
Incluso una magnitud moderada puede dañar edificios viejos.
Even a moderate magnitude can damage old buildings.
Las agencias publican estimaciones de magnitud en minutos.
Agencies release magnitude estimates within minutes.

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