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Meanings
1
epicenter; seismic epicenter
Literal geographic point on the earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
The epicenter of this earthquake is estimated to be in the northern part of the prefecture.
2
Figurative use for the place or person from which a rumor, incident, or trend originates.
The source of that rumor was a specific social media account.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉が震源地となるfor a place to become the epicenter (of an earthquake)
This sea area became the epicenter of this earthquake.
- 〈事〉の震源地となるto become the source/center of a rumor, trend, or uproar
That remark became the source of the online uproar.
- 震源地から〈数〉キロa given distance from the epicenter
Strong tremors were observed within 30 kilometers of the epicenter.
- うわさの震源地the source of a rumor
He seems to be the source of this rumor.