P Wave Travel Time Calculator

Calculate P Wave Travel Time (TT)



Formula

The formula to calculate P wave travel time (TT) is:

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

Where:

What is P Wave Travel Time?

P wave travel time is the duration it takes for primary waves (P waves), which are the fastest seismic waves generated by an earthquake, to travel from the earthquake’s focus to a specific point, usually a seismic station. P wave travel times are used to locate the epicenter of earthquakes and to understand the Earth’s internal structure.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ TT = \left( \frac{300}{6} \right) = 50 \]

The P Wave Travel Time is 50 seconds.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ TT = \left( \frac{450}{7} \right) = 64.2857 \]

The P Wave Travel Time is 64.2857 seconds.