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To locate the epicenter of an earthquake, you must have SEISMOGRAMS from at least three seismic stations.

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What do you need to completely describe where an earthquake started?

Scientists use seismographs to measure thousands of earthquakes, large and small, every year. Some seismographs can detect ground movements as small as one hundred-millionth of a centimeter. The recording produced by a seismograph is called seismogram. By studying seismograms, scientist can determine the locations and strengths of earthquakes.


What do seismologists use to determine when an earthquake started?

Seismologists use the difference in arrival times of seismic waves at different monitoring stations to determine when an earthquake started. By analyzing this data, they can pinpoint the origin time of the earthquake. Additionally, seismologists use advanced computer algorithms and technology to help refine the accuracy of the timing.


Why is it important to locate the epicenter of an earthquake?

It is important to do this because then people will know how much damage it REALLY caused, if it could've triggered tsunamis, how big it is, the epicenters' magnitude, and where it started. They would also know possible ways that it happened, if it is linked to other earthquakes, and what it could cause in the future. That is why it is important to locate the epicenter.


What is a focus of an earthquake?

its directly below the epicenter


Why does the greatest shaking of the ground occur near an earthquake's epicenter?

The greatest shaking near an earthquake's epicenter occurs because the seismic waves have less distance to travel, resulting in less attenuation and energy loss. This leads to stronger shaking at locations closer to the source of the earthquake.