震度
Meanings
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seismic intensity
A measure of the strength of shaking at a specific location, as defined by the Japan Meteorological Agency seismic intensity scale. Often used with numbers (e.g., 震度5).
See also: 震度階級
The maximum seismic intensity of this earthquake was 7.
We observed shaking of seismic intensity 5 lower.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉で震度〈数〉を観測するto record/observe a seismic intensity of [number] in [place]
A seismic intensity of 4 was recorded in Tokyo.
- 震度〈数〉の地震an earthquake of [number] seismic intensity
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 6-lower occurred.