-What does moment earthquake magnitude measure?
A) Energy released from earthquake
B) Amplitude of seismic waves on seismogram
C) Damage resulting from an earthquake
D) Displacement on faults

Question

-What does moment earthquake magnitude measure?
A) Energy released from earthquake 
B) Amplitude of seismic waves on seismogram 
C) Damage resulting from an earthquake 
D) Displacement on faults

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Moment magnitude measures the total energy released by an earthquake, which is a more comprehensive measure than just the amplitude of seismic waves.

-What Does Moment Earthquake Magnitude Measure