+i want to see a typical example of richter scale and mercalli scale?

Answer 1

Richter scale gives you the energy released at the point of focus. You can measure it any where from the point of epicenter. The result should be practically same. Each one represents ten fold in shaking and 32 times higher force is released for each scale. It needs seismograph picture to calculate. It is the combined measurement of distance and amplitude of shaking. There is no upper limit for it. But so for we have sensed only up to 9.5 in Richter scale. The Mercalli scale is more meaning full scale. Unfortunately not familiar for common people. It starts from 1 to 12.This scale is decided by the effect sensed by the people and news reports. For a same earthquake it will differ from place to place. It gives you the idea of intensity and damages. There is no meaning in comparing these 2 scales for its unit. One is not at all related with other. Please visit my slide show to know more on this.
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Answer 2

See the link.