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It doesn't measure the impact. For instance, 7.0 earthquakes can have a vastly different effect depending on the depth of the epicenter, the length of the earth
by zzleeper 9y ago
It doesn't measure the impact. For instance, 7.0 earthquakes can have a vastly different effect depending on the depth of the epicenter, the length of the earthquake, proximity to populated areas, proximity to faults.
EG:
https://apnews.com/d4217c33c5124972845022441d69728c https://apnews.com/d4217c33c5124972845022441d69728c