epicenter

US /ˈep.ə.sen.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈep.ə.sen.t̬ɚ/
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epicentro

the point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake.

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The epicenter of the earthquake was located near the coast.
L'epicentro del terremoto si trovava vicino alla costa.
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Scientists quickly identified the epicenter to assess the damage.
Gli scienziati hanno rapidamente identificato l'epicentro per valutare i danni.
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epicentro, fulcro

the central point of something, typically a difficult or unpleasant situation.

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The city became the epicenter of the protests.
La città divenne l'epicentro delle proteste.
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He was at the epicenter of the scandal.
Era all'epicentro dello scandalo.
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