Magnitude of an earthquake M = log1 What is the magnitude of an earthquake that is 10,000 times more intense than a standard earthquake? M=?

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Magnitude of an earthquake M = log1

What is the magnitude of an earthquake that is 10,000 times more intense than a standard earthquake?
M=?

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M = 4
Because the base of log is 10
10,000 is 10*4, and we know that log 10,000 =4, so M=4

Meet Shah answered Apr 20, 2021

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Answer:

1st one is M=4

2nd is 3.7

Explanation:

Idoda answered Apr 21, 2021

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