Question

The place where an earthquake originates is called _____

Answer 1

Earthquake:

1. The tectonic plates of the earth are always moving.
2. When they get stuck at their edges due to friction, the stress on the edge overcomes the friction by an earthquake.
3. This releases energy in waves which move through the earth's crust and cause the tremors that humans experience.
4. Seismic Focus is the place where an earthquake originates and the focus is also called the hypocenter of an earthquake.
5. The point on the surface of the earth where the seismic waves hit is known as the epicenter.

Final answer: The place where an earthquake originates is called Seismic Focus.