The epicenter — the point on the earth's surface directly above the earthquake's origin (hypocenter). Commonly used in news and reports.
気象庁は震央を海岸から30キロ内陸と発表した。
The Meteorological Agency announced the epicenter was 30 km inland from the coast.
震央の近くでは強い揺れや被害が出やすい。
Areas near the epicenter tend to experience strong shaking and damage.