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Which area of a tectonic plate is most likely to experience an earthquake?

The edges of the plate


What is the magnitude of the London earthquake in 1247?

There was no London epicentered earthquake that year. If you are referring to the Welsh earthquake of that year (which was felt in London), it is likely to have been at least 5.5 - 6.0 on the righter scale


An earthquake zone is likely to be along?

An earthquake zone is likely to be along fault lines or where two or more tectonic plates meet or a chain of volcanoes parallel to a continental coast.


What would a magnitude 10 earthquake do?

While a magnitude 9 could cause extensive damage, a magnitude 10 is almost unimaginable. There would be so much pressure on the Earth's crust that it would crack, causing uncountable volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and unrepairable damage. A possible 900000 or more deaths would occur.


Is an area that has already experienced past earthquakes more or less likely to experienced future earthquake than a area that has never had a earthquake?

yes as they are usually on the edge of tectonic plates which is the reason that the earthquake happened


What size magnitude quake would rock the whole world?

A magnitude 9.0 earthquake would likely have global impacts, causing widespread damage and triggering tsunamis across multiple regions. The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, with a magnitude of 9.1-9.3, is an example of how such a large quake can have far-reaching consequences.


Where is earthquakes most likely to occur?

earthquakes are most likely to occur on the rim of tectonic plates


What was the lowest earthquake ever recorded?

The scale goes down to -3.0, which is an earthquake equivalent to someone jumping off a small wall.


What causes an earthquake and how you know weather it is likely to happen in a particular location?

It is when two tectonic plates collide and they rubs, this causes the rubble which you get from the earthquake. You only get earthquakes if your country is in between a tectonic plate or on the tectonic plate.


What structure would most likely be damaged at the epicenter of an earthquake with a magnitude of 4 or 5?

Two-story homes made out of bricks.


Which place is least likely to have an earthquake in the US?

I heard while back that the state of Florida is the least likely to have an earthquake. But Hurricanes...that's another story.


An earthquake zone is likely to be on what?

young mountains along an ocean coast.