Earthquake Focus and Epicenter

What is the point within the Earth where an earthquake originates called?

• The epicenter

• The core

• The mantle

• 'focus' or 'hypocenter.'

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's point of origin called?

• The peak

• The center

• The zenith

• The epicenter

What is the term used to describe the location where the earthquake waves are first felt on the Earth's surface?

• Tectonic plate

• Hypocenter

• Seismograph

• Epicenter

What is the term used to describe the point on the Earth's surface where the seismic waves are most intense?

• Midpoint

• Zenith

• Apex

• Epicenter

What is the term used to describe the point within the Earth where the seismic waves are most intense?

• Focus

• Epicenter

• Tectonic plate

• Seismometer