MCQ
The place inside the earth's crust where the earthquake is generated is called:
  • A
    Seismic zone of the earth.
  • B
    Epicentre of the earthquake.
  • C
    Fault zone of the earth.
  • Focus of the earthquake.

Answer

Correct option: D.
Focus of the earthquake.
Focus of an earthquake is located deep under the ground. Focus is the point inside the crust where the pressure is released. The point on the earth's surface above the focus is called the epicenter.

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