Question

How is the magnitude of the earthquake-related to the collapse of houses​

Answer 1

Magnitude is related to the amount of seismic energy released at the hypocenter of the earthquake. The magnitude of an earthquake is thus represented by a single, instrumentally determined value. ... Earthquakes with low magnitude would not cause houses to collapse. But those of high magnitude can cause houses to collapse.

Answer 2

Required Answer:

☑ Magnitude is related to the amount of seismic energy released at the hypocenter of the earthquake. The magnitude of an earthquake is thus represented by a single, instrumentally determined value.