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epicentre

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/epiˈsẽtɾʊ/e·pi·cen·tro

Definition

1

The point on the earth's surface directly above the focus (hypocentre) of an earthquake.

Usage examples

The earthquake's epicentre was located 10 km off the coast.
Damage is usually greatest near the epicentre.

Common combinations

earthquake epicentrelocate the epicentre