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What term describes the point within the Earth where an earthquake originates?

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Last Updated 01 Dec 2025

A. Tectonic Plate

B. Rift Zone

C. Epicenter

D. Hypocenter

The Hypocenter (or focus) is the actual point of rupture underground, while the epicenter is the point on the surface directly above.

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