What was the measurement of intensity of earthquake occurred in Bhuj on Richter scale:

5 to 6

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6 to 7

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7 to 8

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8 to 9

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The correct option is C 7 to 8
The intraplate earthquake reached 7.7 on the moment magnitude scale and had a maximum felt intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale.

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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.

Choose among the options given below:

The earthquake occured at Bhuj and Kashmir created a lot of damage to life and property. Based on the impact created, can you guess the approximate magnitude of earthquakes on Richter scale?

Based on the impact created, estimate the magnitude of earthquakes on Richter scale that occurred at Bhuj and Kashmir.

Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Richter Scale is used to measure the scale of absolute ‘Magnitude’ of an earthquake based on the amount of seismic energy released.
2. Mercalli scale measures the ‘Intensity’ of an earthquake based on based on the amount of destruction caused.
Which of the following are ‘Correct’?

Q. The earthquake in Bhuj, Gujarat was occurred on :

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What was the measurement of intensity of earthquake occurred in Bhuj on Richter scale:

The correct option is C 7 to 8The intraplate earthquake reached 7.7 on the moment magnitude scale and had a maximum felt intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale.

The correct option is C 7 to 8
The intraplate earthquake reached 7.7 on the moment magnitude scale and had a maximum felt intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale.