Creating buffer from epi-center of earth quake

Question

How can you buffer the area from epi- center of earth quake.I mean predict this far area will be affected by this magnitude.I mean is there any formula or tool or something?

whjdev · Answer

ok thanks alot....

curtvprice · Answer

How can you buffer the area from epi- center of earth quake.I mean predict this far area will be affected by this magnitude.I mean is there any formula or tool or something?

The effects of earthquakes depend on many more factors than distance from the epicenter, including the type of seismic waves, their frequency and duration, earth materials and properties, and types of structures, among other things.

You can learn more about earthquakes and their effects at: 
'>earthquake.usgs.gov