The Richter scale, which is the tool used to measure the strength of earthquakes, goes up to 10, and the U.S. Geological Survey says there are over 1 million earthquakes worldwide under a 3 on the ...

The Cascadia Subduction Zone, stretching from northern California to British Columbia, is one of the most dangerous seismic hotspots in North America, capable of producing a massive 9.0 magnitude ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Could a monster earthquake sink a portion of Northern California? A new study calculates the risk of where and how much land could sink, but experts say there's something ...

Memories of the catastrophic earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria in February 2023 are still fresh. The initial quake measured 7.8 on the Richter scale, followed by a 7.5 magnitude tremor and ...

The Richter Scale, invented by Ohio native, measures the magnitude of an earthquake Ohio's recent earthquakes were minor — they were felt but did not cause major damage. For instance, the Noble County ...

It is measured on a scale from under one to 10. Here is what the scale looks like: < 2.0: Micro (Micro earthquakes, not felt) 2.0-2.9: Minor (Generally not felt, but recorded) 3.0-3.9: Minor ...

4.4 Richter earthquake felt in Albufeira and FaroAn earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale was felt with the most intensity in Albufeira and Faro this morning, at around 05:18 am. According to ...

Tools that help forecast how tectonic plates will move, strain, and release energy can be vital in ongoing efforts to predict when potentially deadly earthquakes will occur, as well as those used in ...

At the other end of the RICHTER SCALE are the extreme earthquakes that measure 9.0-9.9. These earthquakes cause near total destruction and permanent changes in topography.

Watch the video above to learn more from AccuWeather about how earthquakes are measured and see the U.S. Geological Survey site for a more detailed look at the intensity scale.

The earthquake rumbled at around 10:44 a.m. local time about 62 miles west of Ferndale, California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.