Epicentre of earthquake? (5)

I believe the answer is:

heart

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'epicentre of earthquake?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both locations as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for heart that I've seen before include "Feeling" , "Core, courage" , "Playing card - pity" , "Muscular organ - compassion" , "Not a club" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.

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