Earthquakes

Hey all, what is the numerical difference between an earthquake of magnitude 7.5 and 9.5. I know it increases by 10x every 1.0 however I do not know the number it starts from.

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alex p

the difference between 7.5 and 9.5 on a log scale is 10 x 10 so 100

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