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Determining The Earthquake Epicenter

This Earthquake's Seismograms are Below

Use these three seismograms to estimate the S-P time interval for each of the recording stations. Record your measurement for the S-P interval in the box below each seismogram.

Seismogram

Eureka, CA Seismic Station S-P Interval = seconds

Seismogram

Elko, NV Seismic Station S-P Interval = seconds

Seismogram

Las Vegas, NV Seismic Station S-P Interval = seconds



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