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A) the ground shakes 10 times as much as it does during a magnitude 4.0 earthquake.
B) 10 times as much energy is released as during a magnitude 4.0 earthquake.
C) 10 times as much damage is done to buildings as there is in a magnitude 4.0 earthquake.
D) The earthquake is 10 times deeper compared to a 6.0 earthquake.


A

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