How is the intensity of an earthquake measured?
- 0 to 2 Richter scale: The impact of this earthquake is less. The shock is not felt. It can be known only through seismograph.
- 2 to 2.9 Richter scale: A normal shock is felt due to this earthquake. There is a little effect.
- 3 to 3.9 Richter scale: Fans and chandeliers start moving when this earthquake occurs. Such shocks scatter things. It feels like a truck has passed by you.
- 4 to 4.9 Richter scale: This earthquake is a warning sign. Cracks may appear in the walls. Raw houses fall down. Windows may break. Things hanging on the walls may fall down.
- 5 to 5.9 Richter scale: This earthquake proves to be dangerous. Furniture starts moving from its place. More damage occurs. Moving furniture can also cause minor injuries.
- 6 to 6.9 Richter Scale: This earthquake is considered very dangerous. This shock causes more damage to raw buildings. Due to which there is more loss of life and property. The upper floors of buildings can be damaged. Cracks can appear in buildings.
- 7 to 7.9 Richter Scale: Buildings can collapse when this earthquake occurs. Underground pipes burst. This earthquake has caused more devastation than this. Such an earthquake occurred in Bhuj in Gujarat in the year 2001. And in Nepal in the year 2015. This earthquake caused devastation.
- 8 to 8.9 Richter Scale: This earthquake causes complete destruction. Buildings including bridges collapse.
- 9 and above Richter scale: This earthquake can cause complete devastation. If you are standing on a plain, you will see the earth shaking. If you are near the sea, a tsunami will occur. In an earthquake, the Richter scale is 10 times more dangerous than any other scale.
