GATE 2026 AR — Architecture – Question 12
An earthquake originates at which location?
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Correct answer: (B) Hypocentre
Explanation
The hypocentre, or focus, is the subsurface point where rupture begins. Its vertical projection on the ground surface is the epicentre. Thus B identifies the origin; the epicentre is a related surface location rather than the actual starting point.