Select the correct answer. The Richter scale measures the

Last updated: 7/22/2022

Select the correct answer. The Richter scale measures the magnitude, M, of an earthquake as a function of its intensity, I, and the intensity of a reference earthquake, Io. M = log ( I / I0 ) What is the approximate intensity of an earthquake with a Richter scale magnitude of 4.8? Use a reference intensity of 1. A.6,492,506 B.63,096 C.660,057 D.0.681