Precise determination of earthquake size is crucial for various geoscientific and engineering applications. The Moment Magnitude (M-w) scale, introduced by Kanamori in 1977, was a significant advancement. Kanamori (1977) advocated use of M(w )for large earthquakes (>= 7.5). (Hanks and Kanamori in J. Geophys. Res. 84:2348-2350) later extended the Mw scale named as M scale by considering close coincidence of three equations. The use of the moment magnitude scale M scale for magnitudes below 7.5 is not appropriate, as Eq. (1) from Purcaru and Berckhemer (Purcaru and Berckhemer in Tectonophysics 49:189-198, 1978) was specifically derived for Ms values in the range of Ms less than or similar to 7.0. Furthermore, the M scale has not been validated globally for magnitudes below 7.5; its validation is limited to Southern California. Additionally, the M or M-w scale is based on surface waves and may not be applicable for all earthquake depths. Furthermore, Gutenberg and Richter (Gutenberg and Richter in Bull Seismol Soc Am 46:105-145, 1956) recommended using body waves, rather than surface waves, for the development of a magnitude scale as surface waves do not represent the earthquake source. To address these shortcomings, the Das Magnitude scale (M-wg) has been introduced in recent literature (Bulletin of Seismological Society of America, Das et al. (Das et al. in Bull Seism Soc Am 109:1542-1555, 2019); Natural Hazard, 2023), incorporating global data during 1976-2006 with 25,708 events with observed seismic moments (Mo) and body wave magnitudes (m(b)), in line with the recommendations of Gutenberg and Richter (Gutenberg and Richter in Bull Seismol Soc Am 46:105-145, 1956). Recent seismological literature (Gasperini and Lolli, (Gasperini and Lolli in Bull Seismol Soc Am, 2024)) has inaccurately critiqued Das et al. (Das et al. in Bull Seism Soc Am 109:1542-1555, 2019), stating that the M scale is adequate and suggesting that certain foundational assumptions of the M-wg scale are inappropriate. However, our detailed analysis demonstrates that the M-wg scale is firmly grounded in robust scientific evidence and constructed on sound principles. It is important to note that all magnitude scales, including M-w, M, and Me, are developed using linear least squares methods. Therefore, if the fundamental assumptions underlying the M-w, M, and Me scales are considered valid, there is no justifiable reason to challenge the foundational assumptions of the M-wg scale. M-wg uses body-wave magnitude instead of surface waves and is applicable to all depths, making it more suitable for a wider range of earthquakes. M-wg is a better measure of energy release compared to Mw, providing a more accurate representation of earthquake strength. The M-wg scale demonstrates a closer correspondence with observed mb and Ms values at a global level compared to the M scale. The average difference between observed mb and M is -0.31 +/- 0.30, whereas the difference between observed mb and Mwg is significantly smaller at 0.008 +/- 0.33 (Das et al. (Das et al. in Bull Seism Soc Am 109:1542-1555, 2019)). The uncertainty associated with the development of M-wg is limited due to its simplicity, while Mw or M involve a constant term and multiple substitutions, potentially introducing additional uncertainty. M-wg was developed and validated using global datasets, ensuring its applicability to a diverse range of seismic events.