To help distinguish it from magnitude scales, the MMI scale uses roman numerals. Although the Mercalli scale does not use scientific equipment to measure seismic waves, it has been very useful for ...

Kathmandu [Nepal], February 28 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale hit Nepal in the early hours of Friday. The epicentre was in Sindhupalchowk District in the Central Region of ...

The impact of the Myanmar earthquake has been exacerbated by weak infrastructure due to long-standing conflict and neglect ...