epicenter
/ˈɛpɪˌsɛntər/
noun
- The point on the earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
- The earthquake's epicenter was located near the coast.
- Seismologists quickly identified the epicenter of the tremor.
- Buildings near the epicenter suffered the most damage.
- The central point or focus of something, especially a problem or activity.
- Her office was the epicenter of all company operations.
- The city became the epicenter of the protest movement.
- The outbreak's epicenter was traced to a single market.
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