Epicenter

/ˈɛpɪsəntə/

/ˈɛpəˌsɛntɝ/

Epicenter

the point on the surface of the earth vertically above the focus of an earthquake where its effects are felt most strongly

synonyms : epicentre

Examples

1. The epicenter is under enemy control.

2. The epicenter is captured.

3. The epicenter was in Mineral, Va., about 40 miles northwest of Richmond.

4. The quake's epicenter was about 80 miles West of the capital, Port-au-Prince.