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Geological Engineering · Q54

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 54

Q54

The point on Earth's surface directly above the earthquake origin is called the:

A.
Focus
B.
Fault
C.
Epicenter
Answer
D.
Hypocenter

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface located directly above the focus (hypocenter) where the earthquake originates.