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  • hypocenter

    The hypocenter is the point within the earth where an earthquake rupture starts. The epicenter is the point directly above it at the surface of the Earth. Also commonly termed the focus.

    See also epicenter.

    hypocenter

    Epicenter & Hypocenter. (Modified from Charles Ammon, Penn State)