Hypocenter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-013752",
  "term": "Hypocenter",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The hypocenter is the point within the earth where an earthquake rupture starts. The epicenter is the point directly above it at the surface of the Earth. Also commonly termed the focus.\n\n2. The location where the slip responsible for an earthquake originates; the focus of an earthquake.",
  "references": [
    "USGS Earthquake Glossary",
    "FEMA Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Glossary of Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/hypocenter/"
}