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The point on Earth's surface directly above the earthquake origin is called the:

A. Focus

B. Fault

C. Epicenter

D. Hypocenter

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface located directly above the focus (hypocenter) where the earthquake originates.

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