The Richter Scale is a measure of the magnitude of an earthquake. It is typically expressed as a decimal ranging from 1.0 to 9.0. The higher the Richter Scale value, the greater the energy released by the earthquake. Developed by seismologist Charles F. Richter in 1935, it is calculated based on the seismic records and the amplitude of seismic waves generated by the earthquake.
芮氏規模是一種衡量地震能量大小的指標。通常以小數點表示，從1.0到9.0不等。芮氏規模越高，表示地震的能量越大。這個指標是由地震學家Charles F. Richter在1935年提出的，它是根據地震產生的地動記錄和地震波振幅來計算的。
芮氏規模分級
1.0-3.0｜Typically detectable only by seismographs.
通常只能被地震儀檢測到
3.0-3.9｜Generally not felt by people but detectable by seismographs.
一般人感覺不到，但地震儀可以檢測到
4.0-4.9｜May be felt by people but usually does not cause significant damage.
可能會被人感覺到，但一般不會造成重大破壞
5.0-5.9｜Causes minor damage, such as slight damage to buildings.
會造成輕微破壞，如建築物輕微損壞
6.0-6.9｜May cause moderate damage, such as structural damage to houses.
可能會造成中等程度的破壞，如房屋結構受損
7.0-7.9｜May cause severe damage, such as building collapse.
可能會造成嚴重破壞，如建築物倒塌
8.0 ≦ ｜Causes catastrophic damage, with long-term impact on the region.
造成毀滅性破壞，對地區產生長期影響
震度又是什麼呢？
Seismic intensity, on the other hand, is an indicator of the impact of an earthquake on the Earth's surface and man-made structures. It is represented by Roman numerals ranging from I to XII. A higher seismic intensity indicates a greater impact of the earthquake on the Earth's surface and buildings. This indicator is typically assessed based on people's perception of the earthquake and the degree of damage to buildings.
