epicenter
//ˈɛpɪˌsɛntər//
Noun
epicenterSingular
epicentersPlural
1
The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located 50 kilometers offshore.
2
The central point or focal area of something, especially of activity, attention, or importance.
This city has become the epicenter of the tech industry.