Question

which of these lies on the earth's surface -seismic focus or epicenter?
one word answer

Answer 1

Epicenter is found on the earths surface directly perpendicular to the focus.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

This point or plane of rupture is known as the focus or hypocenter. The epicenter is the place on the surface of the earth immediately above the focus. This is the place from which we obtain our earthquake measurements. Many earthquakes are so small that we cannot feel them.

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