 Moment magnitude scale

The Moment Magnitude Scale (Mw) is a scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes. It provides a more accurate and comprehensive assessment of an earthquake's size than earlier scales, such as the Richter scale. The Moment Magnitude Scale is based on the seismic moment of the earthquake, which is a measure that takes into account several factors, including: 1. **Area of the Fault:** The size of the fault that slipped during the earthquake.