Question

The point at which a fault first ruptures in the earth is called the ______________

Answer 1

Hypocentre is the correct answer dear

Answer 2

The point at which a fault first ruptures in the earth is called the epicenter.

• An epicenter is a place on the surface of the earth that is exactly above the origin of an earthquake.
• This point of origin of the earthquake is called the focus or the hypocenter.
• Therefore, this is the region that experiences the maximum impact and damage of the earthquake.
• Determining the epicenter is essential for the identification of the ruptured fault.
• Also locating epicenters helps in finding earthquake-prone places.