What is the most common type of wave associated with major earthquakes?

Surface waves

Explanation:

The surface waves are the seismic waves that travels along the earth's surface. They have higher amplitudes and moves at a slower rate compared to the body waves. These surface waves can propagate only in solid and are usually of 2 types, namely-

(1) Rayleigh waves

(2) Love waves

These surface waves are very destructive as it travels along the surface, causing a lot of damages to the properties such as houses, commercial buildings, and other structures.