Small objects moved. Trees and poles may shake. VI Felt by everyone. Difficult to stand. Some heavy furniture moved, some plaster falls. Chimneys may be slightly damaged. VII Slight to moderate damage ...

These tend to be I-V on the MM scale. Anything in this intensity range does not generally cause considerable damage. On the higher end, shaking may be felt by many, and windows and dishes may break.

How the strength of quakes is measured has changed over the years, so you'll see references to the Richter Scale ... Earthquake intensity is a slightly different number that measures people's ...