How do scientists find the epicenter of an earthquake?

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TimDunham · Answer 1 · 2021-04-25T18:45:06+0000

Scientists use triangulation to find the epicenter of an earthquake. When seismic data is collected from at least three different locations, it can be used to determine the epicenter by where it intersects.

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