Question
Distinguish between Epicentre and Hypocentre.

Answer

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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