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Table 1 Correspondence between the GSHAP PGA ranges and the intensity levels of seismic hazard

From: Modelling the spatial distribution of five natural hazards in the context of the WHO/EMRO Atlas of Disaster Risk as a step towards the reduction of the health impact related to disasters

Peak ground acceleration (m/s2)

Intensity level

0–0.2

Very low

0.2–0.8

Low

0.8–2.4

Medium

2.4–4

High

> 4

Very high