What is used to measure the energy released by an earthquake?

Richter Scale
The magnitude of an earthquake, usually expressed by the Richter Scale, is a measure of the amplitude of the seismic waves. The moment magnitude of an earthquake is a measure of the amount of energy released – an amount that can be estimated from seismograph readings.

What are the things that you should do if a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurs in your community?

During an earthquake:

• Stay calm and stay put.
• Duck, cover and hold under somewhere stable (ex.
• Stay away from glass windows, shelves, and heavy and hanging objects.
• Exit the building only once shaking stops via stairs.
• Evacuate to an open area away from trees, electric posts and landslide prone areas.

How will you describe the damages that will happen when a magnitude 7 earthquake strikes in an area?

Intensity 7: Very strong — Damage negligible in buildings of good design and construction; slight to moderate in well-built ordinary structures; considerable damage in poorly built or badly designed structures; some chimneys broken.

How do earthquakes get measured?

Earthquakes are recorded by a seismographic network. Each seismic station in the network measures the movement of the ground at that site. The Richter scale measures the largest wiggle (amplitude) on the recording, but other magnitude scales measure different parts of the earthquake.

What are the 3 ways of measuring earthquakes?

Reading: Measuring Earthquakes

• Mercalli Intensity Scale. Earthquakes are described in terms of what nearby residents felt and the damage that was done to nearby structures.
• Richter magnitude scale.
• Moment magnitude scale.

What are the 5 things to do during an earthquake?

If an earthquake happens, protect yourself right away:

• If you are in a car, pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.
• If you are in bed, turn face down and cover your head and neck with a pillow.
• If you are outdoors, stay outdoors away from buildings.
• If you are inside, stay and do not run outside and avoid doorways.