TopicEarthquake
magnitude · /maɡ.niˈtu.dʒi/
magnitude
magnitude/maɡ.niˈtu.dʒi/noun
number that shows how strong an earthquake is at its source
número que mostra a força de um terremoto na origem
Different from intensity, which describes shaking felt on the surface.
Diferente da intensidade, que descreve o tremor sentido na superfície.
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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