INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -The point within the earth along the rupturing geological fault where an earthquake originates is called the focus, or hypocenter. The point on the earth’s surface directly above the focus is called the epicenter.

Detailed explanation-2: -In an earthquake, the initial point where the rocks rupture in the crust is called the focus (sometimes called the hypocenter). The epicenter is the point on the land surface that is directly above the focus. In about 75% of earthquakes, the focus is in the top 10 to 15 kilometers (6 to 9 miles) of the crust.

Detailed explanation-3: -An earthquake’s point of initial rupture is called its hypocenter or focus. The epicenter is the point at ground level directly above the hypocenter.

Detailed explanation-4: -The spot underground where the rock first breaks is called the focus, or hypocenter of the earthquake. The place right above the focus (at the ground surface) is called the epicenter of the earthquake.

Detailed explanation-5: -The focus is point inside the earth where the earthquake started, sometimes called the hypocenter, and the point on the surface of the earth directly above the focus is called the epicenter.