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What is the point on earth surface where effect of earthquake is felt first is called?

  1. epicenter

  2. seismic focus

  3. geocenter

  4. center of quake
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Explanation

The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake originates (the focus/hypocenter underground). It's the first place where earthquake effects are felt on the surface. Seismic focus is the underground origin point, geocenter is Earth's center, and 'center of quake' is not a standard term.

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