Seismic intensity is a measure of the strength or magnitude of an earthquake that describes the effects of ground shaking at a particular location. It is determined by many factors such as the distance from the epicenter, the geological conditions of the area, and the magnitude of the earthquake. Seismic intensity is measured using the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale, which assigns a value from I to XII based on the observed effects at a particular location.
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