Earthquakes are measured on the Richter scale. Earthquakes involve a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust whilst a volcano means an opening or rupture in the crust. Earthquakes are measured with a seismometer. A magnitude of 3 or lower is mostly imperceptible, however a magnitude of 7 can cause serious damage over large areas.
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