Question

How much energy, in joules, is released by an earthquake of magnitude 8?

______________ joules
(Use scientific notation. Use the multiplication symbol in the math palette as needed.)

Answer 1

An earthquake with a magnitude of 8 on the Richter scale releases 6.309573e+16 J of energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

An earthquake with a magnitude of 8 on the Richter scale releases 6.309573e+16 J of energy.

Answer 2

6.309573e+16 joule is released by an earthquake of magnitude 8