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Seismic wave velocity is mostly dependent on the material they travel through (things like magnitude do not affect wave velocity). As the earth is relatively uniform, there is virtually no deviation in earthquake 'speed'. (Wave velocity will differ depending on phase, depth, etc. - but that's different.)

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The highest recorded speed for seismic waves during an earthquake is approximately 9,000 meters per second (20,000 miles per hour). The speed of seismic waves varies depending on the type of wave and the properties of the rock it travels through.

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