Earthquake Magnitude (Richter ↔ Moment)

Convert and compare earthquake magnitude scales, calculating shaking amplitude ratios, energy release equivalents (TNT), and felt effects.

Moment Magnitude Scale measures total energy based on seismic moment (rock rigidity × fault slip area).
M 6.0
Historical Benchmarks
Seismic Calculations & Energy Release
Energy Output (Joules)
6.310e+13J
Equivalent to 15.1 Kilotons of TNT
Earthquake Shaking vs. BaselineValue Ratio
Ground Shaking Amplitude ratio (compared to M1.0):x100,000
Energy multiplication factor for every +1.0 magnitude:31.6 times stronger
Qualitative Severity: Strong (highly destructive in populated areas)
Earthquake Scale References
M 2.0 - Micro56 kg TNT
M 4.0 - Light56 Tonnes TNT
M 6.0 - Strong56 Kilotons TNT (3x Hiroshima Bomb)
M 7.0 - Major1.8 Megatons TNT
M 8.0 - Great56 Megatons TNT (Tsar Bomba equivalent)
M 9.0 - Extreme1.8 Gigatons TNT (Tohoku 2011 equivalent)
M 9.5 - Valdivia (Chile, 1960)10 Gigatons TNT

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