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Q. Which of the following instrument is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake?
Answer: Modified Mercalli scale
Notes: The intensity of earthquakes is different from its magnitude which is related to the energy released by an earthquake. The Modified Mercalli intensity scale is used to determine the intensity of the earthquake which means the effects of an earthquake, at a given place, or on a locality.

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