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.
O epicentro do terremoto estava localizado perto da costa.
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Scientists quickly identified the epicenter to assess the damage.
Cientistas rapidamente identificaram o epicentro para avaliar os danos.