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What factors influence the magnitude of an earthquake​

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Some factors that affect intensity are the distance away from the epicenter,the depth of the earthquake, the population density of the area affected by the earthquake, the local geography of the area, the type of building construction in the area, and the duration of the shaking.
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(Major factors that determine the intensity from an earthquake)
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