Intensity Scale

Plain Definition: A measure of earthquake effects at a specific location.

Technical Description: Unlike magnitude, intensity (e.g., Modified Mercalli) describes observed shaking and damage at a location.

Use in Design: Used in post-earthquake damage assessment and historical hazard mapping.

Meta Title: Earthquake Intensity Scale | Mercalli Scale Explained

Meta Description: Understand the intensity scale and how it differs from magnitude in measuring earthquake effects.