magnitudo

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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

Magnitudo gempa dilaporkan 6,5.
The magnitude of the quake was reported as 6.5.
Bahkan magnitudo sedang bisa merusak bangunan tua.
Even a moderate magnitude can damage old buildings.
Lembaga merilis perkiraan magnitudo dalam hitungan menit.
Agencies release magnitude estimates within minutes.

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