震度
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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
沿岸近くで震度が最も高かったです。
The intensity was highest near the coast.
震度の地図は救助隊がどこへ先に行くか決める助けになります。
Maps of intensity help rescue teams decide where to go first.
隣町では感じた震度が違ったと報告されました。
People reported different intensity in neighboring towns.
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