Question

Which point refers to the epicenter of an earthquake?

A.
an underground point where an earthquake starts
B.
a point on the surface directly above the hypocenter of the earthquake
C.
a point on the surface that cracks first
D.
a point on the surface that shakes first

Answer 1

The epicenter is the point on the earth's surface vertically above the hypocenter. The answer is B

Answer 2

The area of the fault where the sudden rupture takes place is called the focus or hypocenter of the earthquake. The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus is called the epicenter of the earthquake

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