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Focus and epicentre

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Focus Epicentre
1. Focus is the location from where the earthquake originates. Epicentre is the point above the focus on the surface of the Earth.
2. Focus lies inside the Earth's surface. Epicentre lies on the Earth's surface.
3.It is the place from where the earthquake starts. It is the place where most of the damage happens due to earthquake.

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