epicenter

[US]/ˈepɪˌsɛntə/
[UK]/ˈɛpɪˌsɛntər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake; the central point of something, typically a significant event or activity

Phrases & Collocations

epicenter of change

epicenter of activity

epicenter of innovation

epicenter of conflict

epicenter of attention

epicenter of influence

epicenter of disaster

epicenter of culture

epicenter of research

epicenter of development

Example Sentences

the epicenter of the earthquake was located near the city.

scientists study the epicenter to understand the quake's impact.

the epicenter of the storm caused significant damage.

emergency services were dispatched to the epicenter of the disaster.

the epicenter of innovation is often found in major cities.

residents near the epicenter felt the strongest tremors.

after the quake, scientists mapped the epicenter's location.

the epicenter of the controversy was a public policy decision.

they set up a relief center at the epicenter of the affected area.

the epicenter of the debate revolved around climate change.

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