The epicenter is the map position of the Earthquake. It lies directly over the focus. P, Primary, or Compressional waves travel the fastest (~6 km/sec in the upper crust). They cause the matter to oscillate forward and backward, parallel to the motion of the seismic wavefront.
Hypocenter
An earthquake's hypocenter is the position where the strain energy stored in the rock is first released, marking the point where the fault begins to rupture.
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Characteristics
Location on Earth's Surface
Epicenter
On Point
Hypocenter
Point above the surface
Characteristics
Associated waves
Epicenter
The epicenter is the map position of the Earthquake. It lies directly over the focus. P, Primary, or Compressional waves travel the fastest (~6 km/sec in the upper crust). They cause the matter to oscillate forward and backward, parallel to the motion of the seismic wavefront.
Hypocenter
An earthquake's hypocenter is the position where the strain energy stored in the rock is first released, marking the point where the fault begins to rupture.
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