What is the point on Earth's surface directly above the earthquake focus?

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David Drayer
Oct 5, 2017

The epicenter.

Explanation:

The focus is the place where the earthquake actually occurs. The focus can be a mile or more under the surface of the earth. By triangulation of the earthquake wave the point directly above the focus can be located. This point is called the epicenter.

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