Question

An earthquake's epicenter is _____.

a. the place on Earth's surface directly above the focus
b. a spot halfway between the focus and the surface
c. the spot below the focus
d. any spot along the nearest fault

Answer 1

The answer is A. the place on Earth's surface directly above the focus
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Answer 2

Answer;

A. the place on Earth's surface directly above the focus

An earthquake's epicenter is the place on Earth's surface directly above the focus.

Step-by-step explanation;

-Epicenter is the point on the surface of the Earth that lies directly above the hypocenter or the focus of the earthquake. A hypocenter or the focus of the earthquake is the place within the earth where rock ruptures and slips, or the place where an explosion occurs. An earthquake is an episode of ground shaking.