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What is the difference between earthquake magnitude and intensity

What is the difference between earthquake magnitude and intensity
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What is the difference between earthquake magnitude and intensity

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The intensity scale measures the physical damage done by the earthquake.

A magnitude scale measures the energy that the seismic waves send out.



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