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The point within the Earth where an earthquake originates is called the:

A. Fault

B. Hypocenter

C. Epicenter

D. Seismic zone

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The hypocenter (or focus) is the exact location inside the Earth where the earthquake starts.The epicenter is the point directly above it on the surface.

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