Question

question 1
2 pts
the point in the earth from which earthquake wave energy radiates is known by which of the following terms?
epicenter
hypocenter
non of these are correct
fault

Explanation:

The hypocenter (also known as the focus) is the point within the Earth where an earthquake originates and from which earthquake wave energy radiates. The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the hypocenter. A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock.

Answer:

hypocenter