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Draw a table showing magnitude ricter scale reading and effect of earthquake for that reading?

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Ricter MagnitudeEarthquake effects
less than 3.5Generally not felt, but recorded
3.5 to 5.4Often felt, but rarely cause damage
5.5 to 6.0At most slight damage to well designed buildings can cause major damage to poorly constructed buildings over small regions.
6.1 to 6.9Can be destructive in areas upto 100 kilometres across where people live. 
7.0 to 7.9Major earthquake. Can cause serious damage over larger areas.
8 or greaterGreat earthquake can cause serious damage in areas several hundred kilometers across.



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