moment magnitude scale

proper noun

A logarithmic scale used to express an earthquake's magnitude based on its seismic moment, each increase of 1 representing a 10-fold increase in magnitude.

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Meanings

proper nounthe moment magnitude scale
  1. A logarithmic scale used to express an earthquake's magnitude based on its seismic moment, each increase of 1 representing a 10-fold increase in magnitude.

    Synonyms: MMS

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA logarithmic scale used to express an earthquake's magnitude based on its seismic moment, each increase of 1 representing a 10-fold increase in magnitude.

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MMS
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APA

moment magnitude scale. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moment%20magnitude%20scale

MLA

“moment magnitude scale.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moment%20magnitude%20scale. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “moment magnitude scale,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moment%20magnitude%20scale.

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