Although the development of seismological instruments and instrumental methods of the past 80 years has been impressive, the intensity of earthquakes remains one of the most appropriate criteria on which to base the risks of earthquakes and the prediction of future seismic activity (Ellsworth, 2005).
Information intensity of earthquakes is a unique and valuable source of data for research seismologist, engineer, actuary, and instructor of earth sciences. Although published information on the effects of the earthquake has for many years, compiling comprehensive lists of earthquakes and the intensity that was experienced ...