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PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale

The document describes the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS), which ranges from Level I (scarcely perceptible) to Level X (completely devastating). It provides descriptions of typical effects at each intensity level, from minor shaking that disturbs delicate objects at lower levels, to complete destruction of most structures and changes to landscapes at the highest levels. Intensity VII is described as destructive, with heavy objects overturned and older buildings suffering considerable damage. Intensity IX is devastating, with most buildings totally damaged and bridges destroyed.

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PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale

The document describes the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS), which ranges from Level I (scarcely perceptible) to Level X (completely devastating). It provides descriptions of typical effects at each intensity level, from minor shaking that disturbs delicate objects at lower levels, to complete destruction of most structures and changes to landscapes at the highest levels. Intensity VII is described as destructive, with heavy objects overturned and older buildings suffering considerable damage. Intensity IX is devastating, with most buildings totally damaged and bridges destroyed.

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PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS) Furniture and other heavy objects are

[2]
Intensity displaced.
ScaleDescriptionEquivalent to other
seismic scales[3]Modified Wall plaster may crack.
MercalliShindo
I.Scarcely perceptible
People may lose balance.
Delicately balanced objects are disturbed
slightly. Small church bells may ring.

Still water in containers oscillates slowly. If on the road, it may feel like driving with
II.Slightly felt flat tires.

Felt by few individuals at rest indoors. Very old or poorly built houses and man-
made structures are slightly damaged though
well-built structures are not affected.
Hanging objects swing slightly.
Limited rockfalls and rolling boulders
Still water in containers oscillates occur in hilly to mountainous areas and
noticeably. escarpments.
III.Weak
Trees shake .
Felt by many people indoors, especially in VII.Destructive
upper floors.
Heavy objects and furniture overturn or
Hanging objects swing moderately. topple.

Still water in containers oscillates Difficulty standing on upper floors.


moderately.
Old or poorly-built structures suffer
Feels like a light truck passing by. considerable damage.
IV.Moderately strong
Some well-built structures are slightly
Felt generally by people indoors and by damaged.
some people outdoors.
Some cracks may appear on dikes,
Hanging objects swing considerably. fishponds, road surface, or concrete hollow
block walls.
Motorcars may rock slightly. Liquids in
containers are slightly disturbed. Limited liquefaction, lateral spreading and
landslides are observed.
Water in containers oscillates strongly.
Trees shake noticeably.
A rumbling sound may sometimes be VIII.Very Destructive
heard.
People will find it difficult to even stand
Feels like a heavy truck passing by. outdoors.
V.Strong
Many well-built buildings are
Felt by most people indoors and outdoors. considerably damaged.

A strong shaking and rocking is felt Concrete dikes and the foundations of
throughout building. bridges are destroyed by ground settling or
toppling.
Hanging objects swing violently.
Railway tracks are bent or broken.
Small, light, and unstable objects may fall
or overturn. Utility posts, towers, and monuments may
tilt or topple.
Liquids spill from filled open containers.
Water and sewer pipes may be bent,
Vehicles rock noticeably. twisted, or broken.

Leaves and twigs of trees shake. Liquefaction and lateral spreading cause
manmade structures to sink, tilt, or topple.
VI.Very Strong
Numerous landslides and rockfalls occur Landslides and liquefaction with lateral spreadings and
sandboils are widespread.
in mountainous and hilly areas.
The ground is distorted into undulations.
Boulders are thrown out from their
positions particularly near the epicenter.
Trees are shaken very violently with some
toppled or broken.
Fissures and faults rupture.

Boulders are commonly thrown out.


Trees shake violently.

River water splashes violently on slops


Water splashes over dikes or the banks of
over dikes and banks.
rivers.
X.Completely Devastating
IX.Devastating

People are forced to the ground. Many trees are toppled, broken, and
uprooted.
Most buildings are totally damaged.
Practically all man-made structures are
Bridges and elevated concrete structures are toppled or destroyed.
destroyed.

Massive landslides and liquefaction, large-


Numerous utility posts, towers, and monuments are
tilted, toppled, or broken. scale subsidence and the uplifting of land
forms and many ground fissures are observed.
Sewer pipes are bent, twisted or broken.
Changes in river courses and destructive
seiches in large lakes occupation.
Thomas Hanks Hiroo Kanamori

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