Question

What do you mean by seismologists? Discuss focus /hypocenter and epicenter.how do we measure its magnitude and intensity

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Magnitude is related to the amount of seismic energy released at the hypocenter of the earthquake. ... The area of the fault where the sudden rupture takes place is called the focus or hypocenter of the earthquake. The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus is called the epicenter of the earthquake.