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What is the point on the surface directly above the source of an earthquake called?

Correct answer B. Epicenter

Explanation

An earthquake starts at the focus, or hypocentre, underground; the epicentre is the spot on the Earth's surface vertically above it, where shaking is usually strongest.

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