it is called the focus
The epicentre.
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The point of origin of an earthquake is called the hypocentre or focus. The epicenter is the point on the surface directly above the focus.
Epicenter
new English=earth-quackold English =earth-quakePlate Tectonics cause (are the origin of) earthquakes. The point at which an earthquake occurs (the origin within the Earth) is the focus or hypocentre. The point on the Earth's surface directly above this is the epicentre.
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the centre is called the focus whereas the point where it happens on the surface is called the epicentre.