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Distance to the Hypocenter

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The distance to the hypocenter is calculated based on the difference in the velocities of the P wave and the S wave. (Omori formula)
Omori constant k
    [km/s ](Approx. 4~10)
Initial Tremor Time t
seconds Time difference between the arrival of the P wave and the S wave
Distance to the Hypocenter d  km

Calculation Formula

The first wave (Primary Wave) is the P wave, and the next wave (Secondary Wave) is the S wave.

The Omori constant k varies depending on location and earthquake depth.


\(\normalsize \\ \hspace{20px}大森公式 \\ \hspace{20px} d={\large\frac{V_pV_s}{V_p-V_s}}t=k\times t,\hspace{20px} k=4\sim 10\)

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