In an earthquake, the exact location where the fault slipped either near the surface or deep underground is known as a(n):

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The exact location where the fault slipped either near the surface or deep underground is known as the focus. The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface above the focus. Fault scarp is a visible topographic feature that is formed by the vertical displacement of the ground due to faulting. Seismic waves are the waves of energy that are generated by earthquakes and travel through the Earth. P wave is one type of seismic wave that travels through the Earth's interior and can be detected by seismographs.

In an Earthquake, the Exact Location Where the Fault Slipped