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Question:-<\/strong> Where is the epicenter of an earthquake?<\/p>\n

<\/a> <\/strong>Answer:<\/strong> In geology, the epicentre of an earthquake is the point on the surface of the Earth which lies directly above the hypocentre or focus- the intensively seismic; active area down to the Earth\u2019s core at which the earthquake occurs. Normally, the epicentre refers to a point of the Earth\u2019s surface that is feeling the impact of the earthquake at the highest degree. It is established from seismographs obtained through earthquakes and analysed depending on their frequency in the various regions. Extremely significant for perceiving an earthquake together with its potential harm and calculating the epicentre\u2019s impact. Usually, seismologists use rows of triangulation to determine its exact place and it is normally indicated by geographic coordinates, that is latitude and longitude. Though the focus is near the earth\u2019s outer surface, the actual slip plane of the rupture is a few thousand feet beneath the surface at the most. Knowing the epicentre enables estimation of the earthquake hazards and thus leads to proper codes in the construction of buildings and formulating early warnings for subsequent earthquakes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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