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Epicenter

The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.

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noun
  1. 1

    The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.

  2. 2

    The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.

  3. 3

    The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.

  4. 4

    The geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe.

verb
  1. 1

    Of an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location).

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