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Earthquakes are sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface. They can lead to significant destruction and are measured using the Richter scale, with their epicenter being the point directly above the origin of the quake on the Earth's surface.
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The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake, where seismic waves are often felt most strongly. Understanding the epicenter's location helps in assessing the impact and guiding emergency response efforts.
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The earthquake epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where the earthquake originates, known as the focus or hypocenter. It is the location most likely to experience the strongest shaking and is crucial in determining the impact and direction of seismic waves.
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