TopicEarthquake
zhènjí · /tʂən⁵¹ tɕi³⁵/
震级
zhènjí/tʂən⁵¹ tɕi³⁵/noun
number that shows how strong an earthquake is at its source
表示地震在震源处强弱的数值
Different from intensity, which describes shaking felt on the surface.
与表示地表晃动强弱的烈度不同。
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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