Seismic magnitude scales are used to describe the overall strength or "size" of an earthquake. These are distinguished from seismic intensity scales that categorize the intensity or severity of ground shaking (quaking) caused by an earthquake at a given location. Magnitudes are usually determined…
21th Century · 13th February
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits El Salvador, killing at least 315.
2001
Year of Event
25
Years Ago