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No, the Richter scale is a logarithmic scale that starts at zero and has no downward limit. Earthquakes cannot have negative magnitudes on the Richter scale.
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What scale does PAGASA used to measure the intensity of an earthquake?
PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) uses the Richter scale to measure the intensity of earthquakes. This scale is a logarithmic scale that quantifies the energy released by an earthquake.
What scale did Charles Richter use to measure strength?
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The richter scale is used by scientists to measure the amount of energy release by an?
The richter scale is used by scientists to measure the amount of energy release by an earthquake.
What are the measure of the strength of an earthquake is called?
The Richter magnitude scale is used to measure the strength of an earthquake.
What was the Haiti earthquake's magnitude on the Richter scale?
The Haiti earthquake in 2010 had a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale.
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