The point inside the earth where an earthquake takes place is termed the ____.

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That would be the focus. The focus is indeed the point inside the earth where an earthquake takes place as well as the point inside the crust where the pressure is released. The area on the Earth's surface directly above the focus is called the epicentre.

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