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Epicentre

Definition:

The epicentre is the point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the focus of an earthquake or the origin of any disturbance.

Examples:

1. The epicentre of the earthquake was located in a remote region of the country.
2. The scientist was able to determine the epicentre of the explosion by analyzing the seismic data.
3. Residents near the epicentre of the earthquake experienced significant damage to their homes.

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