What Is the ML Calculated for a Local Earthquake with an S-

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the ML calculated for a local earthquake with an S- P arrival difference of 2.0 sec and maximum S- wave amplitude of 1 mm?

• A) 1.0
• B) 4.0
• C) 1.5
• D) 2.0

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