Using the Richter Magnitude Scale, What Is the Lowest Earthquake

question 4

Multiple Choice

Using the Richter magnitude scale, what is the lowest earthquake magnitude where you would expect to encounter significant (but not catastrophic) property damage?

• A)2
• B)4
• C)6
• D)8
• E)9

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