According to the Moment Magnitude Scale (M_w),a Magnitude 8 Earthquake

question 12

Multiple Choice

According to the moment magnitude scale (M_w) ,a magnitude 8 earthquake would be 1,000 times greater than a magnitude ________ earthquake.

• A) 9
• B) 5
• C) 7
• D) 4

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