Question

epicenter is the point of origin of an earthquake true or false​

Answer 1

Answer:

false

Explanation:

The point where the waves originate is called the focus of the earthquake.

The point within the earth along the rupturing geological fault where an earthquake originates is called the focus, or hypocenter. The point on the earth's surface directly above the focus is called the epicenter.

Answer 2

Answer:

False

Explanation:

Earthquake starts at hypocenter which is located under Earth's surface. On the other hand, epicenter is the point directly above it.