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Which scale is most useful for earthquakes of all sizes and distances?
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The moment magnitude scale (Mw). It is based on seismic moment (fault area × slip × rock rigidity), does not saturate for large quakes, and provides a consistent, comparable magnitude for earthquakes of all sizes and at all distances.
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