The severity of 2005 earthquake in Pakistan on Richter scale was ?
Correct answer: B. 7.6
- A. 6.9
- B. 7.6
- C. 7.1
- D. none
Explanation
The 8 October 2005 Kashmir earthquake in Pakistan had a commonly reported magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale. The nearby values 6.9 and 7.1 do not match the standard reported magnitude.
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