The Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes. Developed by Charles F. Richter in 1935, this logarithmic scale quantifies the amount of seismic energy released during an earthquake. Each whole number increase on the scale corresponds to a tenfold increase in measured amplitude and approximately 31.6 times more energy release. Although the Richter scale has been largely replaced by the moment magnitude scale in seismology for more precise measurements, it remains widely recognized in popular culture. Understanding seismic activities through such scales is crucial for disaster preparedness and risk management in earthquake-prone regions.