Hypocenter & epicenter of earthquake - Indian and World Geography

Q.  Consider the following statements

1. An earthquake's point of initial rupture is called its focus or hypocenter.

2. The epicenter is the point at ground level directly above the hypocenter.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Published on 05 Apr 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Both

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