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Can happen almost anywhere but in the US are most common on the West Coast?

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How many earthquakes happen in the middle of a plate?

Earthquakes hardly ever happen in the middle of plates because the is no fault-line to move. The most common earthquakes in the middle of plates are because of Volcanoes.


Are earthquakes happening more often?

It depends what area you are in for major earthquakes, but in most places in the world, very weak earthquakes happen nearly everyday. They can only be noticed with special instruments.


What are the three types of earhquakes?

The three types of earthquakes are tectonic earthquakes, volcanic earthquakes, and collapse earthquakes. Tectonic earthquakes are the most common and are caused by the movement of earth's plates. Volcanic earthquakes occur in association with volcanic activity, while collapse earthquakes happen in underground mines and caverns.


When does a tsunami happen most frequently?

well, tsunami's are caused by earthquakes and most earthquakes occur in the sea.


Where do earthquakes happen the most in America?

Chile of course


Do most earthquakes occur in populated area?

it has nothing to do with population, but they happen very often in highly populated places such as Japan and San Fransico


Were do earthquakes mostly happen?

Earthquakes most commonly occur at or near tectonic plate boundaries.


In what area of the world are Earthquakes most common?

Earthquakes are most common where plates of the crusts collide or separate and especially in the Pacific ring of fire. The pacific ring of fire is a chain of volcanoes and earthquakes along the edges of the Pacific ocean.


Are earthquakes most common where two continental plates spread apart?

No, earthquakes are most common at plate boundaries, such as where two plates collide (convergent boundary) or slide past each other (transform boundary). Earthquakes at divergent boundaries, where plates spread apart, are generally less frequent and less powerful.


Why do earthquakes happen the most in California?

because of its tectonic plate


Do all countreis have earthquakes?

Yes, but most happen underwater.