What is earthquake intensity, how is it measured, and what factors are involved in the intensity of a
quake? What will be an ideal response?
Intensity is a subjective measure of the damage done by an earthquake and peoples' reactions to it. It is
measured by the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale with values from I to XII based on damage
observed. Although the size of the earthquake affects intensity, so does distance from the epicenter,
focal depth of the quake, population density, geology of the area, building construction, and shaking
duration.
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