1. Earthquake Safety Knowledge

2. Have you ever experienced an earthquake? If you have, you probably have not forgotten the feeling of the ground or floor moving beneath your feet. This section provides information about earthquakes and safety precautions for you and your family.
3. Measuring an Earthquake
A machine called a seismograph measures the strength of an earthquake. The magnitude is measured on the Richter Scale and is described in the categories listed below.

An earthquake of 2.0 or smaller can be felt only a little or not at all.

4. An earthquake over 5.0 can cause damage from things falling and moving around too much. 5. A 6.0 or higher magnitude earthquake is considered very strong, and 7.0 is classified as a major earthquake.