One such system that gained universal recognition is the Richter Scale. Developed in 1935 by Charles Richter, the Richter Scale introduced a mathematical approach to measuring local earthquakes.

An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude has struck Afghanistan, near Farkhar; the effect of the quake reached India as strong tremors were felt in parts of Kashmir.

Felt by everyone."Quakes with magnitudes of 6.0 to 6.9 are classified as "strong," with 7.0 to 7.9 "major."This is a ...

SWAT: An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale jolted the city of Mingora in Swat and its surrounding areas on ...