Magnitude

Magnitude is a numerical value used to measure the size or energy released by an earthquake, typically on the Richter or moment magnitude scale.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a series of significant earthquakes, including a powerful magnitude 7.7 event in Panama and a magnitude 7.7 quake in Indonesia that caused substantial damage and fatalities.

Latest on Magnitude

• Traumatised Panamanians begin recovery after 7.7-magnitude quake
• Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings
• 5.9 magnitude earthquake hits Japan, dozens injured
• Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region
• Magnitude 5.9 aftershock strikes Indonesia’s Flores as quake death toll rises to 53
• At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesia after magnitude 7.7 quake

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