Name the scale on which the destructive energy of an earthquake is measured. An earthquake measures 3 on this scale. Would it be recorded by a seismograph? Is it likely to cause much damage?

The Richter scale measures the destructive energy of earthquakes. A seismic event registering a magnitude of 3 on this scale is considered minor. Seismographs can detect such tremors, but they generally don’t cause substantial damage.

A magnitude 3 earthquake is often felt by people nearby but typically doesn’t inflict significant harm on structures or infrastructure. While seismographs can record these tremors, they aren’t usually concerning in terms of causing noteworthy damage.