intensidade

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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

A intensidade foi maior perto da costa.
The intensity was highest near the coast.
Mapas de intensidade ajudam equipes de resgate a decidir aonde ir primeiro.
Maps of intensity help rescue teams decide where to go first.
Pessoas relataram intensidade diferente em cidades vizinhas.
People reported different intensity in neighboring towns.

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