This site is in an archived state. The content remains accessible as a public resource.

This site was developed with support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency

What are Magnitude and Intensity?


Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) logoProduced by the National Information Centre of Earthquake Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), this two page tip sheet describes the concepts of earthquake magnitude and intensity. The document, aimed at the classroom and the general public, uses clear language and simple diagrams. (2005, 296KB pdf)

Click here to download document.icon