S wave
The S wave is the middle wave. The S wave comes second it does the second most damage and it is also the second fastest wave. The S wave comes shortly after the P wave yet this wave can not go through liquids it can only go through solids.
P wave
The P wave is the smallest wave it also is the fastest wave to pass through. Only the P wave can go through any liquid as well as solids. This wave does so little damage that it is almost just a warning. This wave is also the first wave to come.
Surface wave
The surface wave is the slowest of the waves but yet does the most damage because it is the closest to the crust. This wave only goes through solids like the S wave. This wave is the last wave to come therefor it is the slowest to come. It is the wave that you hear the most about because of the damage it can do.