A minor, 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck in Southern California on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological ...

which may result in very destructive ground shaking (Intensity 8 on the Phivolcs Earthquake Intensity Scale or PEIS) in the ...

The quake registered a 'very strong' Intensity VI on the PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale as residents in neighbouring towns also reported powerful shaking. PHIVOLCS said damage and aftershocks ...

In the wake of the 1990 disaster, the Philippine government developed the Phivolcs Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS) the following year to describe the movements during a tremor, according to Ma.

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.5 earthquake rocked the waters off Nasipit town in Agusan del Norte on Monday afternoon, state seismologists said. The tectonic tremor, with a depth of 35 ...

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck off a Cagayan town early Monday in an area frequently hit by tremors, according to state seismologists. The tectonic earthquake occurred ...

Based on the Phivolcs Earthquake Intensity Scale, Intensity V means the earthquake was strong, with the following characteristics: is generally felt by most people indoors and outdoors ...

The PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale explains an Intensity VII quake as "destructive," possibly inflicting considerable damage on old or poorly-built structures and possible slight damage to even ...

An intensity 8 earthquake is considered "very destructive," according to the Phivolcs Intensity Scale. It may considerably damage many well-built buildings, foundations of bridges, utility posts ...

the strongest ground shaking was felt at Phivolcs Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS) VII (Destructive) in Surigao City. Furthermore, the municipalities of Pintuyan in Southern Leyte, and San ...

Watch the video above to learn more from AccuWeather about how earthquakes are measured and see the U.S. Geological Survey site for a more detailed look at the intensity scale.