moment magnitude scale

measure of earthquake size, in terms of the energy released
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moment magnitude scale

Summary

moment magnitude scale has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • moment magnitude scale is a type of magnitude[2].
  • moment magnitude scale is a type of logarithmic scale[3].
  • moment magnitude scale's said to be the same as is recorded as seismic scale[4].
  • moment magnitude scale's facet of is recorded as earthquake[5].
  • moment magnitude scale's has characteristic is recorded as logarithmic scale[6].
  • moment magnitude scale's main Wikidata property is recorded as P2527[7].

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Definition and Type

Recorded subclass of include magnitude[2] and logarithmic scale[3].

Why It Matters

moment magnitude scale has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

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  1. 5w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Main wikidata property P2527
    Said to be the same as seismic scale
    Subclass of
    Has characteristic logarithmic scale
    + 4 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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