The location on the surface directly above the earthquake focus is called the epicenter.

Here's a breakdown:

* Focus (Hypocenter): The point within the Earth where the earthquake originates.

* Epicenter: The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus.

Think of it like this: Imagine a ball bouncing on the ground. The point where the ball hits the ground is the epicenter, while the point inside the ball where the energy for the bounce is released is the focus.