Question

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

Answer 1

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)