Epicentre (earthquake)

Epicentre (earthquake)

25th April 2025

The point on the Earth’s surface that is directly above the earthquake’s focus or hypocentre. The focus or hypocentre is the actual location on the fault at depth within the Earth where the earthquake originates, and seismic energy is released. 

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