To determine the magnitude of an earthquake, what information do you need? The a

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To determine the magnitude of an earthquake, what information do you need? The amplitude of the P-waves. The velocity of P-waves recorded at a seismic station. The distance of the seismic station from the earthquake and the amplitude of the body &/or surface waves. The distance of the seismic station from the earthquake and the amplitude of the body &/or surface waves. The difference in the arrival times of the P- and S- waves, as recorded at three different stations. The amplitude of the s-waves.

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