Question

The point on the earth’s surface directly above the seismic focus is called ______.

Options

• Epicentre

• Seismic focus

• Seismograph

• Mercalli

Answer 1

The point on the earth’s surface directly above the seismic focus is called the epicentre.

Explanation:
The epicentre is the point on the earth’s surface located directly above the seismic focus (the underground point where the earthquake originates). It is the area on the surface where the shaking is usually strongest.