The point within Earth where an earthquake takes place is termed the ________.
A)hypocenter (focus)
B)epicenter
C)eye of the fault
D)vertex

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The hypocenter, also known as the focus, is the point within Earth where the earthquake originates, while the epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the hypocenter. The other two options, "eye of the fault" and "vertex," are not commonly used terms in seismology.

The Point Within Earth Where an Earthquake Takes Place Is