epicentre

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/

Noun

figuratively proscribed

(seismology) The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake. / (military) The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.

Japanese Meaning

（地震学）震源（震央）の直上に位置する地表の点。 / （軍事）地下爆発に対し、直上に位置する地表の点。

What is this buttons?

The small coastal town was shaken more intensely because it lay directly above the epicentre of the earthquake.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

海岸沿いの小さな町は、地震の震央の真上にあったため、より強く揺れました。

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Sense（1）

(seismology) The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.

Sense（2）

(military) The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.

Sense（3）

(figuratively, proscribed) The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.

Sense（4）

epicentres

（ plural ）

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