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Measuring Earthquake Size Magnitude measures the amount of energy released by an earthquake. Determined by the buildup of elastic strain energy in the crust, at place where rupture occurs Magnitude scale is based on record of height of ground motion and ranges from 0–9. Richter Magnitude Scale 6.3 Measuring Earthquakes Moment Magnitude Scale Used today because it is a more accurate scale for measuring earthquake size. Based on the amount of energy released during an earthquake. 6.3 Measuring Earthquakes Earthquake Intensity Intensity values vary and depend on the distance from the epicenter a