Which information about an earthquake defines its size?

A ) energy released

B ) magnitude ✅

C ) depth of the planet

D ) Size


Explanation: The magnitude of an earthquake is a single value that describes the size of the earthquake at its source Earthquake Magnitude Scale 5.5 to 6.0: Slight damage to buildings and other structures. 6.1 to 6.9: May cause a lot of damage in very populated areas. 7.0 to 7.9: Major earthquake. Serious damage. 8.0 or greater: Great earthquake. Can totally destroy communities near the epicenter.