epicenter

/ɪpɪˈsɛntər/

Definitions

1. noun

The point on the Earth’s surface directly above the point where an earthquake occurs, or the center of the area affected by a natural disaster or other catastrophic event.

“The news reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was near a remote village.”

Synonyms

  • center
  • focus

Antonyms

  • outskirts
  • periphery