Earthquake Travel Time Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Earthquake Travel Time:

\[ TT = \frac{D}{V} \]

What is Earthquake Travel Time?

Earthquake travel time is the duration it takes for seismic waves to travel from the earthquake epicenter to a specific location. This time can be used to estimate the distance to the epicenter and is crucial for early warning systems to alert populations before the shaking starts.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Distance to Epicenter \( D \) = 300 kilometers
Average Velocity of Seismic Waves \( V \) = 5 kilometers per second

Step 1: Divide the D by the V:

\[ \frac{D}{V} = \frac{300}{5} = 60 \]

So, the Travel Time \( TT \) is 60 seconds.