An earthquake since seismic waves outward from the epicenter the waves travel through different media in different directions what will be true for all the people who fill the Earth shaking
- Everyone will feel the ground shaking to some degree, although the intensity of the shaking may vary depending on their distance from the epicenter.
- People near the epicenter will experience stronger and longer-lasting shaking compared to those farther away.
- The intensity of the shaking may also vary based on the type of ground they are standing on, with softer soils amplifying the shaking more than harder rock.
- People indoors may feel the shaking differently than those outdoors, as buildings can sway or vibrate during an earthquake.
- Some individuals may not feel the shaking at all if they are asleep, in a moving vehicle, or otherwise distracted at the time of the earthquake.
- Depending on the magnitude of the earthquake, structures may sustain damage, posing a risk to people inside or nearby.