Where Is the Epicenter of an Earthquake

question 14

Multiple Choice

Where is the epicenter of an earthquake?

• A)where the rock on either side of a fault moves
• B)on Earth's surface, directly above the hypocenter
• C)where the fault meets Earth's surface
• D)wherever we find the most damage from the earthquake

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