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Richter scale, seismographs: How the magnitude of earthquakes is measured
Earthquakes are becoming increasingly frequent. On Sunday morning, four earthquakes struck parts of India, Myanmar, and Tajikistan within just one hour, sending tremors across central and South ...
Earthquake hits San Diego at 5.2 magnitude and shakes Southern California with effects felt up to LA
The quake centered near San Diego, but shockwaves were felt as far as Los Angeles more than 100 miles away, according to the ...
‘It shook everything.’ Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits San Diego County, felt across Southern California
The 5.2 quake was centered near Julian. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries but some residents ...
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A 5.2 magnitude quake strikes northeast of San Diego
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck northeast of San Diego at about 10:08 a.m. on Monday. Shaking was felt as far away as Los ...
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Myanmar Struck By 2 Earthquakes — Measuring 4.5 & 4.1 On Richter Scale — Within 24 Hours
A second earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar within 24 hours on Monday, according to a statement ...
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Richter scale, seismographs: How the magnitude of earthquakes is measured
Although the Richter Scale laid the foundation for modern seismology, it is no longer the primary tool scientists use to report an earthquake’s magnitude. Today, researchers use more advanced ...