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14,4oo km away. i think. check calculations to be sure.

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Approximately how far is an observer from and earthquake epicenter if he or she observed a p wave 8 minutes after the earthquake?

Based on the average speed of a P-wave (6 km/s), if the observer detected the P-wave 8 minutes after the earthquake, they would be approximately 2880 km away from the epicenter. This calculation assumes the P-wave travelled directly through the Earth without any barriers altering its speed.


The epicenter of the greatest us earthquake was in what state?

The Good Friday Earthquake on March 27, 1964 had its epicenter near Prince Wiliam Sound, Alaska. It lasted about 5 minutes, and caused 131 deaths, but it may not be true.This earthquake was the 4th most powerful earthquake ever recorded, and the most powerful earthquake to have an epicenter in the United States.


How long would it take a P wave to travel 8000 Km from an earthquake epicenter?

A P wave typically travels at around 6-8 km/s through the Earth's interior. Therefore, it would take approximately 1000-1333 seconds (or 16-22 minutes) for a P wave to travel 8000 km from an earthquake epicenter.


Did we just have an earthquake in Tooele Utah about 30 minutes ago?

The last earthquake listed on the USGS website for (near) Tooele Utah occurred on April 20, 2014. See http://comcat.cr.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/uu60065467#summaryfor real time reports and updates. On their website, individuals can also report under "Did you feel it".


How long does the earth shake for in an earthquake?

The duration of shaking in an earthquake varies depending on factors such as magnitude, depth, and distance from the epicenter. Generally, shaking can last from a few seconds to a few minutes. Large earthquakes with higher magnitudes tend to have longer durations of shaking.

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Approximately how far is an observer from and earthquake epicenter if he or she observed a p wave 8 minutes after the earthquake?

Based on the average speed of a P-wave (6 km/s), if the observer detected the P-wave 8 minutes after the earthquake, they would be approximately 2880 km away from the epicenter. This calculation assumes the P-wave travelled directly through the Earth without any barriers altering its speed.


The epicenter of the greatest us earthquake was in what state?

The Good Friday Earthquake on March 27, 1964 had its epicenter near Prince Wiliam Sound, Alaska. It lasted about 5 minutes, and caused 131 deaths, but it may not be true.This earthquake was the 4th most powerful earthquake ever recorded, and the most powerful earthquake to have an epicenter in the United States.


When will the first p wave be received if an earthquake epicenter is approximately 1800 kilometers from the seismic station?

3.5 minutes after the earthquake.


How far away is earthquake epicenter if the s-p interval is 6 minutes and 40 secounds?

To calculate the distance to the earthquake epicenter using the S-P interval, we can use the fact that the distance in kilometers is approximately equal to the S-P interval in seconds multiplied by 8. For an S-P interval of 6 minutes and 40 seconds (which is 400 seconds), the distance would be roughly 3,200 kilometers from the epicenter.


How far from an earthquake epicenter is an observer who measured a difference of 8 min 40 s in the arrival times of p and s waves?

The time difference between the arrival of P (primary) and S (secondary) waves at a seismic station is directly related to the distance from the earthquake epicenter. In this case, the 8 minutes and 40 seconds delay corresponds to the time it took for the S waves to arrive after the P waves. Using the standard average velocities of P and S waves (about 6 km/s and 3.5 km/s respectively), we can calculate the distance to be approximately 34.6 kilometers from the epicenter.


How long would it take for the first s-wave to arrive at a seismic station 4000 kilometers away from the epicenter of an earthquake?

It would take approximately 22 minutes for the first s-wave to arrive at a seismic station 4000 kilometers away from the epicenter of an earthquake. S-waves travel at an average speed of about 3.5 kilometers per second through the Earth's crust and mantle.


If a P-wave arrives 4 minutes after an earthquake occurs at the epicenter how far is the epicenter?

P-waves travel between 5-8 km/s. As such the epicentre could be anywhere between 1200 and 1920 km away.


How long after the earthquake in Japan did the tsunami hit in 2011?

The tsunami hit Japan about 30 minutes after the earthquake on March 11, 2011. The earthquake's epicenter was off the east coast of Japan, generating a large tsunami that caused widespread devastation along the country's coastline.


How many seconds does an earthquake last?

The duration of an earthquake can vary widely, from just a few seconds to several minutes, depending on factors such as the magnitude of the quake, the depth of the earthquake's focus, and the distance from the epicenter. Generally, most earthquakes last for around 10-30 seconds.


How long will it take for the Wave to arrive at a seismic station 4000 kilometers away from the epicenter of an earthquake?

S-waves will take 31 seconds P-waves will take 8 minutes


How long would it take a P wave to travel 8000 Km from an earthquake epicenter?

A P wave typically travels at around 6-8 km/s through the Earth's interior. Therefore, it would take approximately 1000-1333 seconds (or 16-22 minutes) for a P wave to travel 8000 km from an earthquake epicenter.


What time was the earthquake in japan on the 11 march 2011?

The earthquake occurred at 05:46:23 UTC March 11, 2011, or 2:46:23 PM (local time) at epicenter. You can see what time that was in your area in the related links.