Multiple choice

The first point on the earth to experience an earthquake wave is

  1. hypocentre

  2. epicentre

  3. focus

  4. vent

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The epicentre is the point on Earth's surface directly above the focus (hypocentre), which is the actual location inside Earth where the earthquake originates. The epicentre is therefore the first point on the surface to experience earthquake waves, not the focus/hypocentre which is underground.