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Where are intensity values of an earthquake usually highest?
The epicenter
What is a rating system that estimates the total energy released by an earthquake called?
beech you
Was the Haitian earthquake the 2nd highest ever on the Richter scale?
No. The second highest earthquake magnitude (depending on the source of the information) was either the Boxing Day 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake (magnitude 9.1 - 9.3) or the 1964 Alaskan earthquake (magnitude 9.2). The Haitian Earthquake in January 2010 had a Richter magnitude of 7.2.
What is a scale that rates an earthquake?
The highest intensity rating is 12 on the Modified Mercalli scale. There is no upper limit for magnitude scales (such as the Moment and Richter magnitude scales) although in practical terms no earthquake larger than magnitude 9.5 has ever been recorded by humans.
Are Japan earthquake lowest earthquake hazard level or not?
Japanese have one of the highest because earthquakes happen there frequently. So no Japan does not.
Which earthquake recorded at the highest rating on the Richter scale in the 20th century?
actually, the highest rating was an earthquake in Chili, coming in on a 9.5
What is the highest rating on the Mercalli scale and what are the symptoms of an earthquake of this magnitude?
Maby you should find the answer on anothr website.
Which earthquake has recorded the highest rating on the Richter Scale in the 20th century?
I have no idea but this website should know. try to find the answer to this answer
What is the highest prehistoric earthquake?
the highest earthquake is near Disneyland Paris
What is the highest earthquake reading?
The highest earthquake reading on the Richter scale is 9.5 when an earthquake struck Chilie
What is the highest Fujita rating for a tornado?
The highest rating a tornado can attain in the Fujita scale is F5.
What was rating of Japan's 2011 big earthquake?
The rating was 9.0, which is almost complete destruction.
What is the highest rating given to a diamond?
The highest rating given to a top quality diamond is D-Flawless.
What was the rating of the 2011 earthquake?
8.9 on the Richter scale.
What is the rating system used to estimate the total energy an earthquake releases?
The rating system used to estimate the total energy released by an earthquake is the Moment Magnitude Scale.
What is the highest magnitude of a earthquake?
10.0
What comedian has had the highest TV rating ever?
Jerry Seinfeld is the comedian with the highest TV rating of all time.
