4.8-magnitude earthquake occurs in Northeast US, with no major damage reported.

4.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Northeast US; no major damage reported. Earthquake strength, measured using a network of seismic stations, is calculated using the moment magnitude scale, which quantifies the energy released during an earthquake. Earthquakes are also described by their intensity, which measures the level of shaking and damage caused by the quake, using the Modified Mercalli (MM) Intensity Scale. The intensity scale ranges from I to XII, with higher numbers indicating greater damage potential.

April 05, 2024
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