Is an earthquake of magnitude 12 possible?

No, earthquakes of magnitude 10 or larger cannot happen. The magnitude of an earthquake is related to the length of the fault on which it occurs.

Is a magnitude 13 earthquake possible?

The problem of a magnitude 13 is, that it is not possible according to this concept due to the earth’s physical limitations. Keep in mind, that with one magnitude higher, a quake has about 32 times more energy.

What would a 12 on the Richter scale do?

Major damage to buildings, structures likely to be destroyed. Will cause moderate to heavy damage to sturdy or earthquake-resistant buildings. Damaging in large areas. Felt in extremely large regions.

What magnitude will destroy Earth?

And that’s why a magnitude eleven earthquake would destroy the planet.

What would happen if an earthquake was 12?

Drop. Cover. Hold on.

1. DROP down onto your hands and knees before the earthquake knocks you down.
2. COVER your head and neck (and your entire body if possible) underneath a sturdy table or desk.
3. HOLD ON to your shelter (or to your head and neck) until the shaking stops.

What is the highest Richter scale?

Although the Richter Scale has no upper limit, the largest known shocks have had magnitudes in the 8.8 to 8.9 range. Recently, another scale called the moment magnitude scale has been devised for more precise study of great earthquakes.

What is considered a big earthquake?

The scale also has no upper limit. Learn more about how we measure earthquake magnitude….Earthquake Magnitude Scale.

Has there ever been a 11 earthquake?

But, back to our question, and since the most powerful earthquake in history was a 9.6 magnitude, it means that our magnitude eleven quake is far, far larger than even Valdivia was. In some respects, it’s actually an impossible event.