The Richter scale is used for quantifying and recording the degree of an earthquake

The Richter scale is used for quantifying and recording the degree of an earthquake. Intensity quantifies the seriousness of an earthquake depending on how much it affects human beings (Williams 65). Minor earthquakes cannot lead to serious damages that can be identified. However, the impact of major earthquakes can be felt over a large geographical area. For example, the recent Haiti earthquake had serious effects that attracted international attention.