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What intensity of an earthquake when it is felt by several persons at rest?
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∙ 14y ago
It depends what location you are at, if your in a basic neighbourhood at sea level, an earthquake of about2.7-3.3.
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How does an intensity 5 earthquake differ from an intensity 7 earthquake?
An intensity 5 earthquake is felt by a few number of people outdoors while an intensity 7 earthquake is felt generally by people outdoors
What is the Intensity 1 and Intensity 2?
The intensity is a number (written as a Roman numeral) describing the severity of an earthquake in terms of its effects on the earth's surface and on humans and their structures.According to Modified Mercalli Scale, 1956 version, Intensity value I means than an earthquake is Only detectable by seismographs.Intensity II means an earthquake is Felt by persons at rest on upper floors or favorably placed.Best regards, Chernishov Nikolay.
How a magnitude of 8.0 earthquake can be classified as a low- intensity earthquake?
a magnitude-8.0 earthquake can be classified as a low intensity earthquake because depending on where it occured, is realllyyy depends on how many people felt it and how bad it affected them by damaging things
When an earthquake where is the greatest motion felt on the surface?
Right at top of the epicenter, the greatest shaking felt. It also depend on the types of soil. If the soil is soft then the intensity is amplified and where the soil is hard the intensity is damped.
One factor that determines the strength of an earthquake is the depth of its?
Earthquake intensity varies. Some are so minor that they can only be felt at the epicenter. Earthquake shock waves radiate etc
What factors determined an earthquake's intensity on the modified Mercalli scale?
The Modified Mercalli Intensity scale is used in the US to determine the severity of earthquake effects. Intensity ratings are in Roman numerals, I - meaning no people felt movement, all the way up to XII - where almost everything is destroyed.The amount of structural and geological damage done by an earthquake in a specific location determines an earthquake's intensity on the Mercalli scale. :)
What factors determine on earthquake's intensity on the modified Mercalli scale?
The Modified Mercalli Intensity scale is used in the US to determine the severity of earthquake effects. Intensity ratings are in Roman numerals, I - meaning no people felt movement, all the way up to XII - where almost everything is destroyed.The amount of structural and geological damage done by an earthquake in a specific location determines an earthquake's intensity on the Mercalli scale. :)
Where is the greatest motion felt on the surface during an earthquake?
Right at top of the epicenter, the greatest shaking felt. It also depend on the types of soil. If the soil is soft then the intensity is amplified and where the soil is hard the intensity is damped.
During an earthquake where is the greatest motion felt on the surface?
Right at top of the epicenter, the greatest shaking felt. It also depend on the types of soil. If the soil is soft then the intensity is amplified and where the soil is hard the intensity is damped.
How far away from the epicenter were the effects felt from the Illinois earthquake on February 10 2010?
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the Earthquake was felt up to 50 km away from the epicentre. Please see the related link for a contour map of earthquake intensity from the USGS.
What is the measure of the degree to which an earthquake is felt by people?
This is known as intensity. There are a number of intensity scales including the Modified Mercalli scale which is commonly used in the US and the Macroseismic scale as used in Europe.
Why is the intensity value of an earthquake more meaningful than magnitude to a non scientist?
The magnitude measures the total energy release. The intensity measures the... well, the instantaneous "shock" felt by an observer.
