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How do you call the center point on the surface of an earthquake?

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Answer:

Hypocenter or epicenter

(two different things)

Step-by-step explanation:

The hypocenter is the point within the earth where an earthquake rupture starts.

The epicenter is the point directly above the hypocenter and is on the surface of the Earth.

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