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No, the rocks in the earth at that depth are too rigid and plastic-like to store the amount of stress needed for an earthquake to occur.

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What causes more damage shallow or deep focus earthquakes?

Shallow-focus earthquakes cause more damage than deep-focus earthquakes. This is because shallow-focus earthquakes originate closer to the Earth's surface, which allows the energy to be more concentrated and lead to stronger shaking and more destruction of structures. Deep-focus earthquakes, occurring deeper underground, tend to have their energy dissipate before reaching the surface.


Are shallow earthquakes more destructive than deeper earthquakes of the same intensity?

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How deep is the mid Atlantic?

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What type of earthquakes occur farther inland than other earthquakes?

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Why does a shallow hypo center generate stronger earthquakes than an deep hypo center?

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