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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Center said the March 11, 2011 magnitude 9.0 earthquake (originally reported as 8.9) was the "biggest quake to hit Japan since record-keeping began in the late 1800s and one of the biggest ever recorded in the world".
The official name of the March 2011 Earthquake in Japan is the TÅhoku earthquake, which affected the TÅhoku region and neighboring regions including Fukushima.
UPDATE: Official magnitude was updated to 9.1 on Nov 7, 2016
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∙ 7y agoAs of Nov 7, 2016, the Official magnitude was 9.1
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What scale gives the intensity of earthquakes?
Richter scale is used to measure earthquakes magnitude Shake intensity is measured on the Mercalli scale
Have tsunamis scale of Richter?
No. The Richter Scale rates the intensity of earthquakes. There is not intensity scale for tsunamis.
Where is an earthquakes maximum intensity usually felt?
at the epicenter
What factors determine the earthquakes intensity on the modified Mercalli scale?
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Why can we feel earthquakes hundreds of miles away?
The intensity of earthquakes is very high. So it can be felt hundreds of miles away.
What does the modified mercalli scale measure?
An earthquakes intensity
Which do you think is more important to measure an earthquakes intensity or strength?
intensity
What does the mercallic scale measure?
An earthquakes intensity
What is the Rithcher scale?
It measures an Earthquakes intensity
What scale gives the intensity of earthquakes?
Richter scale is used to measure earthquakes magnitude Shake intensity is measured on the Mercalli scale
Does the Richter scale measure intensity?
Yes it does. The Richter Scale measures intensity for earthquakes!!
Have tsunamis scale of Richter?
No. The Richter Scale rates the intensity of earthquakes. There is not intensity scale for tsunamis.
Which instruments Used to record intensity of earthquakes?
seismographs
What is the instrument that can measure the intensity of earthquakes?
A seismogragh and/or seismometer.
Where is an earthquakes maximum intensity usually felt?
at the epicenter
How do geologists learn about the blocks of rock along a fault move?
They map the earthquakes intensity and where the past earthquakes were.
Are all earthquakes the same?
No. Earthquakes differ in cause (strike-slip, megathrust, volcanic, etc.) and in intensity.
