Write F if the statement refers to a focus of an earthquake and E if it describes an earthquakes epicenter. 1. It is also known as the epicenter of an earthquake. 2. A point within the earth where an earthquake originates. 3. It is the weakest part of the crust where slippage of rock occurs. 4. The are of earth's surface directly above the earthquake starting point. 5. It is where the most violent shaking of the ground is felt and most damages are recorded.