Question

What do you think is the importance of determining the epicenter of the earthquake?

Answer 1

The importance of determining the epicentre of the earthquake is as follows:-

• Knowing the epicentre will us in determining the damage zone where the most death and destruction will occur, allowing us to expedite assistance and arrange disaster relief accordingly.
• Understanding the epicentre and depth of the area aids in determining the area's residual seismicity.
• For example, An impending tsunami warning can be given if the epicentre is in the sea. Later on, when a mechanism other than dip-slip movement is discovered, this is withdrawn.