🌎An earthquake refers to the shaking of the earth's surface caused by a sudden release of energy within the earth's crust
🖍The National Earthquake Information Center says there are about 55 earthquakes a day around the world — that's 20,000 a year.
📈Earthquake Magnitude Scale
😴3.5 or less=Usually not felt
😯3.5 to 5.4= Often felt, but only causes minor damage
🫨5.5 to 6.0=Slight damage to buildings and other structures
😖6.1 to 6.9=May cause a lot of damage in very populated areas
😢7.0 to 7.9=Major earthquake. Serious damage
😡8.0 or greater =Great earthquake. Can totally destroy communities near the epicenter.
🖍The National Earthquake Information Center says there are about 55 earthquakes a day around the world — that's 20,000 a year.
📈Earthquake Magnitude Scale
😴3.5 or less=Usually not felt
😯3.5 to 5.4= Often felt, but only causes minor damage
🫨5.5 to 6.0=Slight damage to buildings and other structures
😖6.1 to 6.9=May cause a lot of damage in very populated areas
😢7.0 to 7.9=Major earthquake. Serious damage
😡8.0 or greater =Great earthquake. Can totally destroy communities near the epicenter.