Q1. Where is the epicenter of this hypothetical earthquake? Q2. What difficulty will you encounter if you only have data from recording stations? 

The epicenter of a hypothetical earthquake is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above where the earthquake originates, known as the focus. Geologists determine this location by analyzing seismic data from multiple recording stations, applying triangulation methods. This is as vital as finding the center of a pizza when you are hungry! Relying solely on data from recording stations can lead to one major difficulty: inconsistency in measurements. Different stations may record varying magnitude and intensity based on their distance from the epicenter. Without data from multiple points, you risk pinpointing an incorrect location or miscalculating the earthquake's strength, much like trying to guess a friend’s favorite pizza topping by only asking one person!