One such system that gained universal recognition is the Richter Scale. Developed in 1935 by Charles Richter, the Richter Scale introduced a mathematical approach to measuring local earthquakes.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter Scale jolted Japan's Kyushu on Wednesday at 7:34 pm (IST), the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

At least seven aftershocks were felt after the initial quake. It is not yet known if there are any reports of injuries or damage. A quake with a magnitude between 5.0 and 5.9 "can cause damage of ...

The Richter scale, a widely used tool, provides a way to quantify the energy released during these seismic events. Developed by Charles F. Richter in 1935, the Richter scale is a logarithmic scale.

KATHMANDU, May 14: Six aftershocks above 4 on the Richter scale were felt on Thursday, National Seismological Centre said. Five out of six aftershocks had epicenter in Dolakha district. The biggest ...

A light earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale has struck Morobe Province, with its epicenter located 67 kilometers from Lae City. Fortunately, no casualties or significant damage have been ...

A second earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar within 24 hours on Monday, according to a statement from the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at a depth ...

Dushanbe [Tajikistan], April 13 (ANI): Tajikistan experienced two earthquakes, with the first measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale and the second 3.9 on the Richter Scale, according to the National ...