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Right after an earthquake, primary waves (P-waves) and secondary waves (S-waves) are generated. P-waves are compressional waves that travel the fastest and can move through both solids and liquids, while S-waves are shear waves that only move through solids and arrive after P-waves. These waves are critical for understanding the earthquake's magnitude and impact.

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