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Distinguish between Epicentre and Hypocentre.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| S.No. | Epicentre | Hypocentre |
| (i) | Epicentre is a point on the Earth’s surface that lies directly above the focus. | It is a point within the earth where an earthquake rupture starts. |
| (ii) | The impact of the Earthquake is felt, the most at the centre. | It generates series of elastic waves. |
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