How do you determine which station was closest to the earthquake without using a drawing compass?

To determine which station was closest to the earthquake, you can analyze the seismic data recorded by each station. By calculating the time difference between the arrival of P-waves and S-waves, you can estimate the distance to the epicenter using the known velocities of these waves. The station with the shortest time difference will be the closest to the earthquake's epicenter. Comparing these distances will help identify the nearest station.