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The vast majority of earthquakes are minor ones where not much energy is released, and the amount of shaking produced decreases with distance. Just as you would probably not feel (though you might HEAR) a kid bouncing his ball against the outside wall of your apartment building, you're probably not going to feel any earthquake with a moment magnitude of much under 3 unless it's almost literally right underneath you.
Earthquakes that can be felt are rare enough that many people who do feel a larger quake initially attribute the feeling to a more common event like a truck passing by or the operation of machinery.
The motion is more pronounced in tall buildings, and people in high-rise buildings may notice earthquakes that people outside on the ground do not.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoWe cannot feel some earthquakes because they are too deep in the ground. About one million earthquakes occur every year But, we cannot feel them because the rubbing of the rocks was way below the crust.
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∙ 14y agothe earthquake might not have been that powerful and not caused the ground to shudder, making it barley recognisable
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∙ 10y agoBy the time the waves from an earthquake reach the opposite side of the Earth, much of their energy has dissipated.
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∙ 13y agoMost quakes don't release a lot of energy, and it tends to dissipate pretty quickly with distance. Also, with a small quake, it's easy to mistake it for something else.
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Is 3.6 strong earthquake?
No, you are just likely to notice it (e.g. if you have a chandelier you might see it swaying).
Is 0.6 a strong earthquake?
No, you won't notice it at all even if you were right at the epicenter when it happened.
Do small tremors occur after an earthquake?
An earthquake is caused by 'plates' in the ground shifting and moving. and after a major shift there might be a small aftershock witch is when the 'plates' in the ground move slightly as they are going back into place
What is the difference between earthquake forecast and earthquake prediction?
The difference between a earthquake forecast and an earthquake prediction us that an earth quake forecast is when people say whats gonna happen and a prediction is what scientist think what might happen.
How might an earthquake affect an ecosystem?
it can affect an ecosystem by killing it or burning it
Is 3.6 strong earthquake?
No, you are just likely to notice it (e.g. if you have a chandelier you might see it swaying).
How does earthquakes affect people?
It depends on how strong the earthquake is. They can be very dangerous of we might not even notice them.
Is milkshakes one word or two?
milkshakes is one wordIf you are experiencing an earthquake you might notice your milk shakes.
What are specific actions that take place during a earthquake?
during an earthquake the plates under us release which forms an earthquake which brings great damage. buildings might fall, fire, e.t.c. some earthquakes are really weak to even notice them. :)
Is japan going to have another earthquake?
yes it is.There is always a chance it might or might not but sometimes it takes years for another huge one to happen also there are many small earthquakes that people do not notice.
How can you get a warning when an earthquake is about to happen?
you notice your mother getting to her feet...
Is there going to be another earthquake?
there might be
Is 0.6 a strong earthquake?
No, you won't notice it at all even if you were right at the epicenter when it happened.
Why do people live in Kobe after the earthquake?
People live in Kobe after the earthquake because they believe that the impacts of future earthquakes will be reduced. They think this because they have been introduced to the 'Earthquake Emergency Plan'.
When was At Short Notice... Live in Germany created?
At Short Notice... Live in Germany was created in 2006.
What can sometimes happen if the is an earthquake under the sea?
If there is an earthquake under the sea, you might die, if you are on a ship.
How many people did the earthquake in japan kill?
We are still unsure about the amount of deaths due to the earthquake it might be many and it might be a few. and due to that earthquake tsunamis are heading towards the US. Canada and Hawaii. the earthquake may have caused deaths already but the deaths might be starting.
