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The place below earth's surface where the earthquake begins.

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The position where an earthquake begins below the earths surface is called the hypo center. The point directly above the hypo center is called the epicenter.

Step-by-step explanation:

www.usga.gov | United States of America Department of Geological Surveys.

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