Answer:
Magnitude and Intensity measure different characteristics of earthquakes. Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake.
Intensity measures the strength of shaking produced by the earthquake at a certain location.
Why is it important to identify earthquakes?
Earthquakes are one of the most significant geohazards, especially for casualties and damage. ... Earthquake alerts may be given when unusual earthquake activity (that may be precursory) has been detected, and there is a possibility that a larger event may occur.
