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Which point refers to the epicenter of an earthquake?

Which point refers to the epicenter of an earthquake?
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Which point refers to the epicenter of an earthquake?

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The hypocenter is the point within the earth where an earthquake rupture starts. The epicenter is the point directly above it at the surface of the Earth.
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