TopicEarthquake
magnitudo · /maɡ.ni.tu.do/
magnitudo
magnitudo/maɡ.ni.tu.do/noun
number that shows how strong an earthquake is at its source
angka yang menunjukkan seberapa kuat gempa di sumbernya
Different from intensity, which describes shaking felt on the surface.
Berbeda dari intensitas, yang menggambarkan guncangan di permukaan.
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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