what is referred to as a measure of the amount of energy released in an earthquake a.intensity b.magnitude c.stress d.tension ​

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Answer:

b. magnitude

Explanation:

The magnitude of an earthquake, usually expressed by the Richter Scale, is a measure of the amplitude of the seismic waves. The moment magnitude of an earthquake is a measure of the amount of energy released - an amount that can be estimated from seismograph readings.

Answer:
B. Magnitude

Magnitude referred to as a measure of the amount of energy released in an earthquake.