What is the name of scale which is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake

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Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude or intensity of the earthquake. it's a numerical scale for expressing the magnitude of an earthquake on the basis of seismograph oscillations. The more destructive earthquake typically have magnitudes between about 5.5 and 8.9; It is a logarithmic scale and a difference of one represents an approximate thirtyfold difference in magnitude.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding various scales used for measuring the earthquake?

1. Richter scale measures magnitude of earthquake whereas Mercalli scale is used to measure the intensity of earthquake.

2. Magnitude of earthquake depends on the destruction caused by earthquake.

3. Richter scale is a logarithmic scale.

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Name the scale on which the magnitude (or intensity) of an earthquake is expressed.

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