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Since the epicenter is the point on the earth's surface that is directly above the focus, or starting point, of the earthquake, it usually suffers the strongest shaking and the most severe damage.

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The point at which the earthquake happens below the ground?

Epicenter.


Is it safer to be near the epicenter of an earthquake?

You do not want to be near the epicenter of an earthquake!Since the epicenter is the point on the earth's surface that is directly above the focus, or starting point, of the earthquake, it usually suffers the strongest shaking and the most severe damage.


During an earthquake the most violent shaking occurs at what location?

The most violent shaking during an earthquake typically occurs closest to the earthquake's epicenter, where the seismic waves are strongest. As you move further away from the epicenter, the shaking intensity decreases.


Where is a danger spot during an earthquake?

the danger spot during an earthquake is at the epicenter wich is the place right above were the earthquake was originaly started.


What is the exact location in a fault where energy is released during an earthquake?

epicenter


What happens when you are on the epicenter of an earthquake?

Depends on how strong it is. Some just rumble or roll a bit.


Where does the most violent shaking occur at during an earthquake?

At the epicentre which, is the central point from which it originates.


What state is the epicenter located in?

The epicenter of an earthquake is located in the state where the earthquake originates.


Do we live nearest the hypocenter or the epicenter of an earthquake?

We live nearest to the epicenter of an earthquake.


What is the center of an earthquake is called?

The epicenter.


Epicenter in a sentence?

The epicenter of the earthquake was New York city.


What is the point where earthquake movement occurs first?

The epicenter.