The Modified Mercalli Intensity rating map below shows intensity values that range from more than X to less than III. What does this map show?
A. This earthquake had a Richter magnitude of 3 or 6 along the East Coast.
B. This earthquake had a Richter magnitude of 10 or 11 near the source.
C. The earthquake was not felt in southern Florida.
D. Shaking was felt only very near to the earthquake.
E. Building damage occurred in all of the zones that are shaded on this map.
Answer: C
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