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| Mag | Effects on Humans in close proximity to the epicentre | Effects on Buildings | Effects on the Environment |
|---|---|---|---|
| less than 2.5 | NoneRegistered only by seismographs | None | None |
| 2,5 | A low rumble can be heard by people at rest | None | None |
| 3.0 | Low rumble heard | None | None |
| 4.0 | Minor vibrations felt | None | None |
| 5.0 | Vibrations felt | Movement of light objects | None | |
| 6.0 | Vibrations strongly felt, injuries caused by the movement of objects | Movement of objectsFallen chimneys | Possibility of landslides, rockfalls |
| 7.0 and higher | Widespread fear, casualties | Partial destruction of old buildings of modern buildings affected | Landslides, widespread damage and possibility of a tsunami if the epicentre is offshore |
