When an earthquake occurs, energy radiates in all directions from its source region, called the ________, the spot in Earth's crust where a fault slips.

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The hypocenter, also known as the focus, is the point within the earth where an earthquake rupture starts. It is the source region of an earthquake, where the fault is located and where the energy is first released. The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the hypocenter, but it is not the source region of the earthquake.

When an Earthquake Occurs, Energy Radiates in All Directions from Its