What is the Spanish word for "epicenter"?

Learn how to say "epicenter" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

epicenter

Spanish

epicentro

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Examples of how to use "epicenter" in Spanish

English
The earthquake's epicenter was near the city.
Spanish
El epicentro del terremoto estuvo cerca de la ciudad.
English
The earthquake's epicenter was near the coast.
Spanish
El epicentro del terremoto estuvo cerca de la costa.
English
The town became the epicenter of the festival.
Spanish
El pueblo se convirtió en el epicentro del festival.
English
Scientists measured the epicenter with precise instruments.
Spanish
Los científicos midieron el epicentro con instrumentos precisos.
English
Emergency crews rushed to the epicenter after dawn.
Spanish
Las cuadrillas de emergencia acudieron rápidamente al epicentro después del amanecer.

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