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On average only one earthquake each year is magnitude 8 or higher. Worldwide there are on average 15 earthquakes per year with a magnitude 7.0 or higher.
As of August 2016, the last major earthquake was magnitude 8.3 near Illapel, Chile (2015-09-16 22:54:32 UTC) . The last 9.1 magnitude quake hit off the coast of Japan on March 11, 2011.
For a complete list see related links below to visit the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program web site.
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Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur .?
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur
What is the smallest earthquake to ever occur?
i think it was when the earthquake happened last year
Why could a major earthquake occur in British Columbia?
yes
Why did earthquake Kobe occur in Japan?
The earthquake of Japan occured because Japan is on a major fault line.
What is likely to occur as a result of a major earthquake in the US?
Volcanic eruptions
What causes a major earthquake to occur where plates meet?
The friction between the plates. When the friction is resolved, an earthquake occurs.
How many earthquake are occur in the last four years?
alot of earthquakes
Where is a major earthquake most likely to occur?
Along the San Andreas Fault in California is one likely place for an earthquake.
How long before an earthquake do foreshocks occur?
It could be days or YEARS before the major earthquake. Plate tectonics are always moving.
Can an earthquake occur when a volcano erupts?
Yes. There is normally some level of earthquake associated with a volcanic eruption. It can be mild or a major quake.
Which country suffered a major earthquake last January?
Haiti
Which coutry suffered a major earthquake last January?
Haiti.
