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Earthquake Magnitude Calculator

Calculate the size and effects of an earth quake from the known values of amplitude and distance correction factor using this earthquake magnitude calculator.

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Earthquake Magnitude Calculation

Amplitude =
Correction Factor =  


                                 
Magnitude Level =
Earth quake Effect =

 
   
  
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Formula Used:
Magnitude = log10(Amplitude) + Correction Error

Size/Level
Earth Quake Effects
2.5 or lessNo damage
2.5 to 5.4Minor damages
5.5 to 6.0Slight damage to buildings
6.1 to 6.9Lot of damage in very populated areas
7.0 to 7.9Major quake, Serious damage
8.0 or greaterGreat quake, Can totally destroy


Earthquake Magnitude Calculations are performed by Dr.Charles Richter and Wood-Anderson seismograph method.