Definitions

1. noun

The point on the Earth’s surface directly above the point where an earthquake occurs

“The epicentre of the earthquake was in a remote village.”

2. noun

The central or focal point of an activity, situation, or process

“The epicentre of the fashion world is Paris.”

3. noun

A point in a system or process from which something else originates, develops, or is controlled

“The epicentre of the company’s decision-making process is the board of directors.”