Moment Magnitude Measures ____. ​

question 15

Multiple Choice

Moment magnitude measures ____. ​

• A)energy released in a volcanic eruption
• B)energy released in an earthquake
• C)distance between an earthquake's epicenter and focus
• D)damage done by a volcanic eruption
• E)damage done by an earthquake

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