magnitude
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But "we must stay on our guard" as buildings were being inspected and aftershocks were possible, Sanz added, noting that the last earthquake of this magnitude in Andalusia hit in 1955.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
At least five people have died after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia early on Saturday morning, according to the provincial governor.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
But he said that given the magnitude of the supply shortage, “we have to look at all options,” including working with existing suppliers to increase U.S. production.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay Area Thursday morning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Even Depew, however, did not foresee the true magnitude of the forces that were converging on Burnham and Root.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
An employee who asked to remain anonymous said that the institution has received "a great many" bodies since the day of the two earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, and is overwhelmed.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
“At these magnitudes, half of it time-based just seems too much.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
So far, officials have confirmed at least 1430 deaths from the magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes - the latter being one of the strongest quakes recorded in the country in the last century.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
The double quakes — with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 — struck shortly after 6 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
World Wars I and II had larger magnitudes.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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