Where does “epicentre” come from?

Epicentre comes from Ancient Greek ἐπί meaning "upon" combined with Latin centrum, from Ancient Greek κέντρον meaning "sharp point" or "center," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European ḱent- meaning "to prick."

epicentre (English): The point on the land or water surface directly...

Definitions

The point on the land or water surface directly...

Ancestry of “epicentre”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	ἐπί	as well, besides; For usage in composition, see...
2	Ancient Greek	Ἡμέρα	—
3	Ancient Greek	ἦμαρ	day; by day; midday
4	Proto-Hellenic	ā́mər	day
5	Proto-Indo-European	h₂eh₃mr̥	heat
6	Proto-Indo-European	h₂eh₃-	to be hot; to burn

Words derived from “epicentre”

antiepicentre

Every word from Proto-Indo-European h₂eh₃- →Every word from Proto-Indo-European h₂eh₃mr̥ →Every word from Proto-Hellenic ā́mər →