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A seismograph 300 km from the epicenter of an earthquake recorded a maximum amplitude of 5.8 multiplied by 102 µm. Find this earthquake's magnitude on the Richter scale. (Round your answer to the nearest tenth.)
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Answered by Anonymous
M=6.8
Answered by Anonymous
6.8 is correct! Thank You!
Answered by Anonymous
We all know an answer is worth nothing without an explanation. instead of 5.6 I have 5.8 but I have no clue what you did, so thanks....for nothing