One such system that gained universal recognition is the Richter Scale. Developed in 1935 by Charles Richter, the Richter Scale introduced a mathematical approach to measuring local earthquakes.

the inventor of the Richter Scale. The seismologist, aka Earth scientist, invented the critical measurement tool to help better understand the magnitude of earthquakes. Who is Charles Richter?

Not only did the result secure Liverpool's 20th league title, Alexis Mac Allister's first goal also registered 1.74 on the Richter scale - just shy of the 2.0 needed for a minor earthquake.

A second earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar within 24 hours on Monday, according to a statement from the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at a ...