Question

why there is maximum damage near the epicenter during an earthquake

Answer 1

Epicenter is the place where the plates move across each other, causing an earthquake.

So, it has the maximum effect of the earthquake

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Answer 2

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$\bold{Epicentre:-}$

The point on the earth's surface directly above the focus is known as the $\bold{epicentre}$ of the earthquake.
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$\bold{Reason:-}$

There is $\bold{maximum\: damage}$ near the epicenter during an earthquake because earthquake is $\bold{most\:intense}$ at the epicentre.

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