Question

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

Answer 1

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. ... Earthquakes with low magnitude would not cause houses to collapse. But those of high magnitude can cause houses to collapse.

Answer 2

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. ... Earthquakes with low magnitude would not cause houses to collapse. But those of high magnitude can cause houses to collapse.