Question

Which scale of measurement measures the magnitude or strength of an earthquake based on seismic waves? Mercali Richter Moment Magnitude Focus

Answer 1

The answer is Ritcher. The Ritcher scale was developed by Charles Ritcher from which it was named after in 1935. The measurement of earthquakes using the Ritcher magnitude scale is based on a logarithmic scale of between 0 and 10. This is measured using a seismogram. In earthquakes of 3.0 and below in magnitude, the shaking is almost undetectable by humans. Magnitude above 8.0, on the other hand, are very powerful and the shockwaves can be visible on the ground.

Answer 2

The correct answer is the Richter scale

Mercali is used to measure damage created by the earthquake, while the remaining two are not scales of measurement.