Which earthquake severity scale varies from locality to locality for a single earthquake?
A) the Richter scale
B) the Mercalli scale
C) the moment magnitude scale
D) the surface-wave magnitude scale

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The Mercalli scale varies from locality to locality for a single earthquake as it measures the intensity of shaking and the damage caused, both of which can vary depending on the distance from the epicenter and local geology. The other scales (Richter, moment magnitude, and surface-wave magnitude) are all based on objective measurements and do not vary based on location.

Which Earthquake Severity Scale Varies from Locality to Locality for a Single