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What is the epicenter of an earthquake definition?

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the epicenter of an earthquake is where the earthquake actually originated from
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The point directly above the earthquake is called the epicenter. The energy that is released travels outward in a series of seismic waves, or vibrations. These vibrations are weaker as they move further away from the epicenter.

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