Pressing in random locations: what does the blue circle do? [duplicate]

In Pokemon Go, when you press on the map, you create a pulsating blue circle for a brief moment:

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Does this have a purpose? Does it perhaps help you "look closer" at a particular spot on the map for potential Pokemon?

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It's an indicator for where you pressed but also if you press again on the screen within 1 second of this indicator appearing you can zoom in and out by then dragging your finger up or down.

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