TopicEarthquake
magnitude · /ma.ɲi.tyd/
magnitude
magnitude/ma.ɲi.tyd/noun
number that shows how strong an earthquake is at its source
nombre qui indique la force d'un séisme à la source
Different from intensity, which describes shaking felt on the surface.
Différent de l'intensité, qui décrit les secousses ressenties.
Examples
The magnitude of the quake was reported as 6.5.
Even a moderate magnitude can damage old buildings.
Agencies release magnitude estimates within minutes.
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