The small energy released by small movements doesn't add up to a large earthquake. For example, magnitude 8 earthquake is a billion times more energy than a mag

The small energy released by small movements doesn't add up to a large earthquake. For example, magnitude 8 earthquake is a billion times more energy than a magnitude 3 earthquake. This was the sobering perspective of a geophysicist when I asked if small earthquakes are a good thing in California to help relieve potential energy.