How much stronger is an 6.7 earthquake than a 3.2 earthquake? Show calculations or explain process. Round answer to two decimal places

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Hamchapman · Answer 1 · 2018-12-30T11:07:56+0000

A 6.7 earthquake is 3.5 magnitudes stronger than a 3.2 which can be rounded up to 4. You get this by subtracting 6.7 and 3.2. (6.7-3.2=3.5 or 4)