What does the magnitude of an earthquake measure?
A the amount of energy released
b the number of aftershocks created
c the amount of damage it did
d the distance from the epicenter
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The magnitude of an earthquake measures the amount of energy released by the seismic activity. Therefore, the correct answer is A - the amount of energy released. Aftershocks, damage, and distance from the epicenter are all affected by the magnitude, but they are not what the magnitude measures directly.
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