Earthquake Magnitude

Earthquake magnitude quantification is crucial for understanding seismic events and their impact, with current research focusing on improving estimation accuracy and expanding monitoring capabilities beyond traditional seismic networks. This involves developing machine learning models, often employing transformer-based architectures, trained on satellite imagery or other readily available data to estimate magnitudes and even rank earthquake severity. Improved magnitude estimation is vital for enhancing disaster response, risk assessment, and the development of more robust building codes in seismically active regions.