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Question : The point on the surface nearest to the focus of the earthquake is called _________.

Option 1: hypocentre

Option 2: epicentre

Option 3: centrepiece

Option 4: semi centre


Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: epicentre


Solution : The correct option is the epicentre .

The point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's point of origin, or focus, is called the "epicentre." This is the point on the Earth's surface that is closest to the seismic activity. An earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates beneath its surface. When these plates interact, they can cause seismic activity, which results in earthquakes above the Earth's surface.

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