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The Reiter Scale, also known as the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale, measures the intensity of earthquakes based on their observed effects on people, buildings, and the Earth's surface rather than their seismic energy. It ranges from I (not felt) to XII (total destruction) and provides a qualitative assessment of the earthquake's impact in a specific location. Unlike the Richter or moment magnitude scales, which quantify the energy released, the Reiter Scale focuses on the experiential effects of an earthquake.

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