Earthquake Magnitude Classes
Earthquakes are also classified in categories ranging from minor to great, depending on their magnitude.
| Class | Magnitude |
| Great | 8 or more |
| Major | 7 – 7.9 |
| Strong | 6 – 6.9 |
| Moderate | 5 – 5.9 |
| Light | 4 – 4.9 |
| Minor | 3 -3.9 |
Earthquake Magnitude Classes
Earthquakes are also classified in categories ranging from minor to great, depending on their magnitude.
| Class | Magnitude |
| Great | 8 or more |
| Major | 7 – 7.9 |
| Strong | 6 – 6.9 |
| Moderate | 5 – 5.9 |
| Light | 4 – 4.9 |
| Minor | 3 -3.9 |
