Question

Where is the epicentre located in relation to the focus of an earthquake?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Directly above it

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Directly above it”.

The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus, also known as the hypocenter, where an earthquake originates.

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