The Intensity of an earthquake primarily depends on the force the earths plates collide against each other (the heavier plate would go down wards {oceanic plates} and the lighter plates {the Continental plates} go up up wards) , and that vibrations cause a earthquake.
An earthquakes intensity
It measures an Earthquakes intensity
Earthquakes that happen in shallow water cause tsunami and other side affects like landslides.
Earthquakes vary greatly in intensity. Many are not strong enough to cause any notable damage. Additionally, in some earthquake-prone areas the buildings are built to withstand earthquakes, and so are less likely to be damaged.
Engineers in Japan design the buildings with the understanding of the frequency and intensity of earthquakes. They build the buildings to move with the motion of earthquakes so they will not crumble.
intensity
It measures an Earthquakes intensity
An earthquakes intensity
Richter scale is used to measure earthquakes magnitude Shake intensity is measured on the Mercalli scale
No. The Richter Scale rates the intensity of earthquakes. There is not intensity scale for tsunamis.
at the epicenter
A seismogragh and/or seismometer.
No. Earthquakes differ in cause (strike-slip, megathrust, volcanic, etc.) and in intensity.
They map the earthquakes intensity and where the past earthquakes were.
to measure what is the intensity of the earthquake.From :Lyssa
Seismometer
Seismometers are most commonly used to record the intensity of earthquakes. These instruments detect and measure the seismic waves produced by earthquakes. The data collected from seismometers helps scientists determine the magnitude and location of the earthquake.