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 Ecuadorian newspaper El Comercio reported power outages in Esmeraldas. The public energy company, Petroecuador, announced the suspension of activities at the Esmeraldas refinery and the SOTE ...

According to the Richter scale, which measures the strength of earthquakes, quakes between 4.0 and 4.9 produce "noticeable shaking of indoor objects and rattling noise," and are "felt by most people ...

A significant earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale occurred in Australia early Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The temblor, which struck at 2:55 a.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter Scale jolted Japan's Kyushu on Wednesday at 7:34 pm (IST), the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

It is measured by devices, and standard formulas are then applied to convert it into a number similar to the Richter scale. For measuring intensity, the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale and the MSK ...

Quake came from depth of 17 kms A 3.1 magnitude earthquake was felt at 03:44 this morning in the Évora region, according to IPMA meteorological institute. With its epicentre close ...

A light earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale has struck Morobe Province, with its epicenter located 67 kilometers from Lae City. Fortunately, no casualties or significant damage have been ...