Surface distance from an earthquake epicenter to a receiver. It differs from hypocentral distance when the source has nonzero depth.
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The term "epicenter" has different meanings depending on the context, but it is most commonly used in the field of geology and seismology. Here are its primary definitions: 1. **Seismology**: The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the focus (or hypocenter) of an earthquake. The focus is the actual location where the earthquake originates deep underground.