Property

NameBody-wave Magnitude
Codemb
Symbolm<sub>b</sub>
Description

Body-wave magnitude (Mb) is calculated by using the amplitude of the initial P-wave of the earthquake. It saturates as aroung 6-6.5.

TypeEarthquake Magnitude (Hazard)
Data TypeNumeric
View Order2
Please enter a message.Please enter a body-wave magnitude.
Invalid MessageInvalid body-wave magnitude
Validation Rule
[x] > 0 && [x] < 8.0
AccessPublic
Created: System – Updated: Serkan GIRGIN, 2012/08/08 12:28:34

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