Hypocenter: Site of an earthquake or a nuclear explosion
The hypocenter (literally: 'below the center') is the site of an earthquake or a nuclear explosion.
In an earthquake, it is a synonym of the focus. In the case of a nuclear explosion, it is a synonym of ground zero.
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