41. Magnitude and IntensityMagnitude and Intensity
ComparisonComparison
MagnitudeMagnitude Typical MaximumTypical Maximum
Modified MercalliModified Mercalli
IntensityIntensity
1.0 – 3.01.0 – 3.0 II
3.0 – 3.93.0 – 3.9 II - IIIII - III
4.0 – 4.94.0 – 4.9 IV - VIV - V
5.0 – 5.95.0 – 5.9 VI - VIIVI - VII
6.0 – 6.96.0 – 6.9 VII - IXVII - IX
7.0 and higher7.0 and higher VIII or higherVIII or higher
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