Earthquake Magnitude Scale

6.0 earthquake hits off Oregon coast

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake recorded off Oregon

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles and had an estimated intensity of VI on the modified Mercalli intensity scale.

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Strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off Oregon coast

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Video: 6.0 earthquake hits off Oregon coast

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6.0 magnitude earthquake off Oregon coast, no tsunami expected

A 6.0 magnitude struck off the Oregon coast on Thursday night.

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A preliminary magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck over 180 miles west of Bandon, Oregon

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6.0 magnitude earthquake detected off the Oregon Coast. What to know

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Maps: 3.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the San Francisco Bay Area

A minor, 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck in the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

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Minor earthquake jolts South Bay near San Jose

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Preliminary 3.5 magnitude earthquake strikes in San Benito County

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Tiny earthquakes reveal potentially death hidden beneath California

Tiny earthquakes have revealed potentially deadly hidden faults beneath California.

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Jan. 16: Earthquake measuring 2.2 struck region close to Redway, CA

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Swarms of tiny earthquakes yield new discovery in Calif.

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Earthquake of magnitude 2.5 recorded close to Petrolia, CA on Jan. 16

The tremor rattled at 2:06 a.m., with its epicenter situated approximately 9 miles west of Petrolia and a depth of 7 miles.

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Earthquake measuring 2.0 shakes area near Redway, CA on Jan. 15

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2.1 magnitude earthquake reported close to Borrego Springs, CA on Jan. 15

Understanding Earthquake Magnitudes: A Case Study of the Recent 3.4 Magnitude Quake

Earthquakes are measured using a scale known as the Richter scale or more commonly, the moment magnitude scale (Mw). This scale quantifies the energy released at the source of the earthquake. For example, a magnitude of 3.4 indicates a relatively minor earthquake that is usually felt but rarely causes significant damage.

Update: Earthquake shakes region near Holtville, CA on Jan. 15 - 2.1 magnitude reported

IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA - According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2.1 magnitude quake struck close to Holtville Thursday morning.

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6.2 magnitude earthquake detected in Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Multiple earthquakes struck western Japan on Tuesday, local time, centered in Shimane Prefecture and neighboring Tottori Prefecture.

Understanding the Recent 4.2-Magnitude Earthquake in Southern Israel

On Thursday morning, a 4.2-magnitude earthquake shook southern Israel, prompting discussions about seismic activity in the region. This article will delve into the significance of this earthquake, its potential impact, and what it reveals about the geological characteristics of Israel.

2.8 magnitude earthquake rattles near Ensenada, B.C., MX on Jan. 15

ENSENADA, B.C. - A preliminary 2.8 magnitude quake was recorded near Ensenada, B.C. Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.