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epicentre in Malay

epipusat

/ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə//ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/

epicentre in Malay: epipusat, pusat gempa. In English, epicentre means the point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.

Malay words for epicentre

point above earthquake
epipusat, pusat gempa

English meaning of epicentre

  1. noun The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
  2. noun The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.
  3. noun The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.
  4. noun The geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe.

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Questions about epicentre in Malay

What is the meaning of epicentre in Malay?
Epicentre in Malay is epipusat, pusat gempa.
Apakah maksud epicentre dalam bahasa Melayu?
Epicentre: epipusat, pusat gempa.
What does epicentre mean in English?
Epicentre means the point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.

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