noun🔗ShareThe point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake."The news reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was only 10 miles from the city center. "geologydisastergeographyworldChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion."The epicenter of the classroom's chaos was the loud argument between two students. "geologydisasterpointareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive."During the family argument, the kitchen table became the epicenter of the shouting. "disastergeologygeographyplaceeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe."After the heavy rain, the town square became the epicenter of the flooding. "disasterareageographyworldmedicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOf an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location)."The earthquake epicenter was located near the small town, causing significant damage. "geologydisasterenvironmentgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
