While the Richter Scale is widely recognized, modern seismologists prefer the moment magnitude scale for accurate measurement of earthquakes.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

However, the true scale of the disaster remains unclear due to Myanmar’s ongoing civil war and a communication blackout, which have made it difficult for the outside world to fully grasp the impact.