Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

longest earthquake size

  1. 12.12-15.2

  2. 7.9-6.2

  3. 9.1 - 9.3

  4. 15-18
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The largest recorded earthquakes have been in the 9.0-9.3 magnitude range, including the 1960 Chile earthquake (9.5), 1964 Alaska earthquake (9.2), and 2004 Sumatra earthquake (9.1-9.3). The 9.1-9.3 range represents the upper limits of tectonic energy release observed on Earth.

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