Multiple choice

The place of origin of earthquake is called:

  1. Epicentre

  2. Focus

  3. Seismic Zone

  4. Pantograph

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The focus, or hypocenter, is the exact point within the earth where an earthquake rupture originates. The epicenter is simply the point on the earth's surface directly above the focus.