# Richter Scale on The No Agenda Show

Richter Scale comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2010 to March 2023.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** March 2010 – March 2023
- **Related topics:** [Earthquake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquake.md), [Seismology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seismology.md), [Usgs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usgs.md), [Alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [Anchorage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anchorage.md), [Associated Press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [Berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [Cuba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cuba.md), [Earthquakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquakes.md), [Espn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espn.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Earthquake Measurement, Richter Scale vs Momentum Scale

- **Episode:** [1535: Podspeeding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1535-podspeeding.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-05
- **Time:** 1:31:39–1:33:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1535-podspeeding/chapter/earthquake-measurement-richter-scale-vs-momentum-scale.md

A correction is addressed regarding the measurement of earthquakes. The hosts clarify that while the Richter scale is often cited in media, the momentum scale is the current scientific standard, though they suggest the change in scales may be used to make seismic events sound more severe.

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### Anchorage Alaska Earthquake and Momentum Scale

- **Episode:** [1091: Surf n Turf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1091-surf-n-turf.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-03
- **Time:** 1:30:00–1:33:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1091-surf-n-turf/chapter/anchorage-alaska-earthquake-and-momentum-scale.md

A major earthquake struck Anchorage, Alaska, causing significant infrastructure damage and road collapses. The hosts discuss the transition from the Richter scale to the Moment Magnitude scale, which they argue is designed to make seismic events seem more severe. The history of the 1964 Alaska earthquake is referenced as the largest recorded event in the Northern Hemisphere.

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### Berkeley Earthquake, User-Generated Reporting via USGS

- **Episode:** [996: Rats on a Plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-05
- **Time:** 2:58–7:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane/chapter/berkeley-earthquake-user-generated-reporting-via-usgs.md

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California, waking residents across the Bay Area. The tremor lasted approximately three seconds and was described as a significant shaker rather than a typical short jolt. Residents are encouraged to use the USGS "Did You Feel It?" crowdsourced reporting service to document their experiences.

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### Cuban Embassy Sonic Attack, Richter Scale Error

- **Episode:** [973: Exit on the Floor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-15
- **Time:** 2:36:30–2:39:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor/chapter/cuban-embassy-sonic-attack-richter-scale-error.md

The Associated Press released a recording of the high-pitched sound allegedly used in "sonic attacks" against US diplomats in Cuba. The hosts play the audio and joke about its effects on the audience. They also mock an ESPN advertisement that incorrectly described a stadium's vibration as registering "two miles away on the Richter scale."

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### Northern California Earthquake, Richter Scale vs Magnitude

- **Episode:** [646: Boundless Barbarity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/646-boundless-barbarity.md)
- **Published:** 2014-08-30
- **Time:** 2:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/646-boundless-barbarity/chapter/northern-california-earthquake-richter-scale-vs-magnitude.md

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Northern California near Napa Valley at approximately 3:00 AM. The event caused damage to wineries and broken bottles in the region, though it was described as a "roller" that many residents did not feel. The measurement of seismic activity has shifted from the Richter scale to the moment magnitude scale, which allows for different classifications of geological movement.

Keywords: [earthquake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquake.md), [northern california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northern-california.md), [napa valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/napa-valley.md), [richter scale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richter-scale.md), moment magnitude scale

### Richter Scale Replacement and USGS Data Changes

- **Episode:** [515: Wantonly Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/515-wantonly-podcasting.md)
- **Published:** 2013-05-23
- **Time:** 21:28–24:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/515-wantonly-podcasting/chapter/richter-scale-replacement-and-usgs-data-changes.md

A discussion with a University of Texas scientist reveals that the Richter scale was officially replaced by the USGS in 2002 with a different measurement system. The change is described as a media-driven shift that many in the general public and even some in the scientific community were slow to recognize.

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### Japan Earthquake, Seismic Scale Discrepancies

- **Episode:** [293: Self Radicalize!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/293-self-radicalize.md)
- **Published:** 2011-04-07
- **Time:** 37:15–39:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/293-self-radicalize/chapter/japan-earthquake-seismic-scale-discrepancies.md

Japan experienced a 7.4 magnitude earthquake following the devastating March 11 event, causing further disruptions to global supply chains and the closure of Toyota plants in the U.S. There is ongoing skepticism regarding the accuracy and consistency of modern seismic measurement scales compared to the traditional Richter scale.

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### Los Angeles Earthquake, Moment Magnitude Scale vs Richter Scale

- **Episode:** [183: Porn In The Morn'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/183-porn-in-the-morn.md)
- **Published:** 2010-03-18
- **Time:** 1:00:24–1:07:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/183-porn-in-the-morn/chapter/los-angeles-earthquake-moment-magnitude-scale-vs-richter-scale.md

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Los Angeles, centered near Pico Rivera at a depth of 18.9 kilometers. The discussion notes that geologists have transitioned from the Richter scale to the Moment Magnitude Scale (MW), which measures energy release rather than wave amplitude. This change in measurement makes historical comparisons of earthquake intensity more difficult for the public.

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