Gutenberg-Richter frequency-magnitude relationship

The Gutenberg-Richter relationship is a scientific way to describe how often earthquakes of different sizes occur. It shows that smaller earthquakes happen much more frequently than larger ones, and as the magnitude (size) increases, the number of earthquakes decreases exponentially. Essentially, for every increase in earthquake size, the number of such events drops significantly. This helps scientists predict the likelihood of earthquakes of various strengths over time, aiding in risk assessment and preparedness efforts.