epicentre
Where tremors begin
Epicentre is the point on the earth's surface directly above the origin of an earthquake.
The seismic waves radiate outward from this location, making it the area of greatest intensity.
Figuratively, epicentre describes the central point of any activity or phenomenon: Paris was the epicentre of the art world, The tech company found itself at the epicentre of the scandal.
Also spelled epicenter.
Central connection point
- nucleusCentral controlling part
- coreCentral essential portion
- heartCirculatory system's pump
- locusParticular position or place
ground zero · hotspot · nexus · axis · pivot · source · origin · seat
Sudden eruption of trouble
- hotspotArea of notable activity
- flashpointIgnition temperature threshold
- ground zeroExplosion's central impact point
- zoneBounded area designation
disaster · emergency · pandemic · conflict · warzone · catastrophe · turmoil · upheaval
Earthquake's underground origin point
- magnitudeSize or scale
- earthquakeSeismic ground movement
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- aftershockSmaller quake following larger
faultline · seismology · tectonics · shockwave · rupture · seismograph · liquefaction · foreshock
Circulatory system's pump
- coreCentral essential portion
- nucleusCentral controlling part
- hubCentral connection point
- nexusConnecting central point
hotbed · crucible · fountainhead · wellspring · seedbed · breeding ground · cradle · birthplace
hub
Central connection point
locus · ground zero · hotspot · nexus · axis · pivot · source · origin · seat · base
outbreak
Sudden eruption of trouble
- hotspotArea of notable activity
- flashpointIgnition temperature threshold
- ground zeroExplosion's central impact point
zone · disaster · emergency · pandemic · conflict · warzone · catastrophe · turmoil · upheaval · unrest
hypocenter
Earthquake's underground origin point
- magnitudeSize or scale
- earthquakeSeismic ground movement
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
aftershock · faultline · seismology · tectonics · shockwave · rupture · seismograph · liquefaction · foreshock · subduction
heart
Circulatory system's pump
nexus · hotbed · crucible · fountainhead · wellspring · seedbed · breeding ground · cradle · birthplace · source