Question

What is name for the point on the earth’s surface where the earthquake occurs?

Answer 1

Answer: Epicenter

If it would be under the surface it would be called a hypocenter

Answer 2

Answer:

Epicenter

Explanation:

The release of energy causes shaking at the ground surface. The location inside the Earth where an earthquake begins is called the focus (or hypocenter) of the earthquake. The point at the Earth's surface directly above the focus is called the epicenter of the earthquake.