Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
epicentre
noun
/ˈɛpɪˌsɛntər/
Definition
The point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
Examples
- The epicentre of the earthquake was located just off the coast.
- Residents reported feeling strong tremors in the city near the epicentre.
- Experts assessed the damage in areas surrounding the epicentre.
Meaning
In seismology, the epicentre is the location where the seismic waves from an earthquake are first felt and where the highest intensity of shaking occurs.
Synonyms
- Focus
- Center
- Hub
