Minor 1.8-Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Gladstone, New Jersey
Magnitude Scale: The Richter scale is commonly used to quantify the magnitude of earthquakes. A 1.8-magnitude quake is considered minor, typically causing little to no damage. For instance, while a ...
Minor Earthquake Shakes Quebec’s Laurentians: What You Need to Know
Understanding Earthquake Magnitudes An earthquake’s magnitude is a measure of the energy released during the event. The Richter scale, commonly referenced in media reports, quantifies this energy on a ...