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Countries such as Australia, most of Europe, and parts of the Middle East like Qatar and Bahrain are less likely to experience earthquakes due to their location on stable continental plates, away from major tectonic boundaries. However, no country is completely immune to earthquakes as they can still occur in unexpected areas.

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