Where is the focus of an earthquake located?
A) Underground at the location where the earthquake began
B) At the point on land where the majority of movement, and the majority of damage, occurs
C) At the point on land where the earthquake is first detected by a seismograph
D) At the exact middle point of the two faults associated with the earthquake
E) On the earth's surface directly above the origin of the earthquake

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The focus (also known as the hypocenter) of an earthquake is the location within the Earth's crust where the earthquake begins, typically underground.

Where Is the Focus of an Earthquake Located