What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pine tree destroyed around about earthquake location (9)" mean?

The definition is "earthquake location". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of PINETREE ("Pine tree") + C (abbreviation of "about") [anagram: "destroyed"] = EPICENTRE; definition: "earthquake location" The answer is EPICENTRE.

Pine tree destroyed around about earthquake location (9)

Times Cryptic #28840 | 25 Across | 2024-02-15 flower

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