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S-waves and P-waves emit from the focus (epicenter) at the same time, yet one of them is faster than the other. therefore the S waves and P waves are directly proportional to each other. So all one needs is to do the math and trace the distance between the waves and there, you have found the Focus (epicenter) of the earthquake.

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When an earthquake occurs seismic waves travel outward from the?

When an earthquake occurs, seismic waves travel outward from the focus (the point where the earthquake originates) through the Earth's crust and mantle. These waves can be detected by seismometers and help scientists study the characteristics of the earthquake and the structure of the Earth's interior.


The point on earths surface where an earthquake starts is called?

Within the Earth, the focal point of the energy released in an earthquake is called the hypocentre or focus. This is where an earthquake actually begins. The place on the Earth's surface directly above this point is known as the epicentre.


What is the spot on the surface directly above where the earthquake occurs?

The spot on the surface directly above where the earthquake occurs is called the epicenter. It is usually the point on the Earth's surface closest to where the seismic waves originate deep within the Earth.


How many seismographs must be used to locate the epicenter of an earthquake?

At least three seismographs are needed to locate the epicenter of an earthquake. By comparing the arrival times of seismic waves at different stations, scientists can triangulate the epicenter. With three or more points of arrival time data, they can pinpoint the exact location of the earthquake epicenter.


How many seismometer-station readings are needed to pinpoint the epicenter of an earthquake?

At least three.Please see the related question for an explanation as to why.A minimum of three seismograph or seismometer stations are required to locate the epicentre of an earthquake.

Related Questions

What is point where movement occurred which triggered the earthquake?

The point is the epicentre of the earthquake.


What is the originate of earthquake?

Its epicentre


Name of the center of the earthquake?

The underground centre of an earthquake is the Hypocentre or focus.


What mean earthquake focus?

asw2. The epicentre is the underground location of the earthquake, and the focus is the point on the surface directly above the epicentre.


What is above the orgin of an earthquake?

the epicentre


What is centre of a earthquake called?

epicentre


What is the definition of an epicentre of an earthquake?

The epicentre of an earthquake is the point on the earth's surface away from which the seismic waves produced by an earthquake radiate. This is similar to the way waves or ripples in a pond move outwards in concentric circles from the point where you throw a stone into the water. As such the epicentre is the point on the earth's surface directly above the earthquake's focus or hypocentre (the point within the earth where the fault rupture or movement actually occurs).


What is difference between the focus and the epicenter of an earthquake?

The difference between the epicentre and the focus of earthquakes is this:The focus of the earthquake is where the actual earthquake occurred and the epicentre is on the ground directly above the focus. The epicentre is used to say where the earthquake was in relation to places near where it occurred.Hope this helped :)


What is the difference between the epicenter and the focus of an earthquake?

The difference between the epicentre and the focus of earthquakes is this:The focus of the earthquake is where the actual earthquake occurred and the epicentre is on the ground directly above the focus. The epicentre is used to say where the earthquake was in relation to places near where it occurred.Hope this helped :)


How many epicentres can an earthquake have?

Each earthquake has just one epicentre.


What damage is shown at the epicentre?

Epicentre is point where earthquake shock first reaches on surface so damage shown at epicentre is great


Where was the epicentre for the recent earthquake in turkey?

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