Magnitude Comparison
By Earthquake Hazards Program
2021 (approx.)
![Magnitude plots with rainbow color gradients to compare the magnitude of two earthquakes](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/magnitude.gif?itok=txwfYklw)
Detailed Description
Compare the fault area of the magnitude 7.3 (top) with that of the magnitude 5.6 (smallest one near the bottom).
Compare the fault area of the magnitude 7.3 (top) with that of the magnitude 5.6 (smallest one near the bottom).