Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the origin point of earthquake called?

  1. epicenter

  2. seismic focus

  3. geocenter

  4. center of quake
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Explanation

The point where an earthquake originates deep within the Earth is called the seismic focus or hypocenter. The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus. The focus is where the actual rupture of rock occurs.

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