Magnitude and energy of earthquakes
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Discrepancies arise among magnitudes as derived from local earthquake data (ML), body waves (MB) and surface waves (MS). The relation of ML to the others is as yet not definitive; but MS – mB = a (MS – b). The latest revision gives a = 0.37, b = 6.76. Pending further research it is recommended that ML continue to be used as heretofore, but MS (and ultimately ML) should be referred to mB as a general standard, called the unified magnitude and denoted by m. Tentatively log E = 5.8 + 2.4 m (E in ergs). Revised tables and charts for determining m are given.
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Gutenberg, B. and Richter, C. F. (2010) “Magnitude and energy of earthquakes”, Annals of Geophysics, 53(1), pp. 7–12. doi: 10.4401/ag-4588.
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