episentrum
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noun
point on the surface above where an earthquake starts
Maps often mark the epicenter with a star or circle.
Examples
Episentrum hanya dua puluh kilometer dari ibu negara.
The epicenter was only twenty kilometers from the capital.
Wartawan bergegas ke episentrum untuk melaporkan kerosakan.
Reporters rushed toward the epicenter to cover the damage.
Mengetahui episentrum membantu anggaran bandar mana paling kuat digoncang.
Knowing the epicenter helps estimate which towns felt the strongest shaking.
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