Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The point on the Earth's surface directly above the point where an earthquake originates is called
Strength of MaterialsStrength of MaterialsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Focus
B
Hypocentre
C
Epicentre
D
Gust point
Correct Answer
C. Epicentre
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The surface point above the focus/hypocentre is the epicentre.
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