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There are earthquakes each and every day somewhere on Earth.
According to the USGS National Earthquake Center there are over a million earthquakes each year around the world -- that's on average 3,561 per day or 2.5 per minute or one every 24 seconds somewhere in the world. Only a portion of these are recorded (~20 - 30K per year) because most occur over remote areas or in the ocean.
On average only one of those earthquakes is magnitude 8 or higher each year. Worldwide there are on average 15 earthquakes per year with a magnitude 7.0 or higher. The last major earthquake was the 9.0 magnitude quake that 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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What hit atlantis a ttsunmai or an earthquake?
Actually, what hit Atlantis was both, a earthquake, then later, which destroyed it completely, was the tsunami. It was both that hit it, not one.
Where earthquake geographic location?
the epicenter of the earthquake is where the earthquake hit. technically, you need three epicenters the find where the earthquake actually hit, though. Edit: The epicenter is the location on the surface traced to by seismographs for people to get an idea of where the earthquake happened. The hypocenter is where the earthquake actually happened below the surface.
Which region in India was last hit by an earthquake what was the cause of the earthquake?
jamu and kashmir blaah
What is a personification for earthquake?
The dust ran as the earthquake hit.
Did Seattle get an earthquake in 2000?
Not in 2000, but on February 28 2001, Seattle was hit by the 6.8 magnitude Nisqually earthquake.
When is the earthquake in club penguin?
The earthquake has already been.
Did an earthquake hit New York?
No not New York but an earthquake hit Chile
What year did an earthquake hit China?
the earthquake hit china in 2000-2012 bewteen
Hardest hit area of haiti earthquake?
hardest hit area of the haiti earthquake
I had a nightmare about an earthquake after an earthquake hit my city?
awesome
When was Chile hit by earthquake?
Chile was hit by an earthquake early morning on Feb. 27th 2010
Did tokoyo get hit in the Earthquake earthquake?
Tokyo did not get hit by the recent earthquake in Japan, however the stress from that earthquake has been moved along the plate bounday and therefore Tokyo is the next target for a major earthquake in Japan.
What happen after the Japan earthquake?
A tsunami hit japan after the earthquake.
What was the earthquake in haiti?
what time did the earthquake came and hit Haiti
When was Haiti hit by an earthquake in 2010?
The earthquake hit Haiti on 12 January 2010 at 4:53pm. The duration of the earthquake was believed to be about 35 seconds.
What hit atlantis a ttsunmai or an earthquake?
Actually, what hit Atlantis was both, a earthquake, then later, which destroyed it completely, was the tsunami. It was both that hit it, not one.
What is the probability an earthquake will hit the same area again?
there is a even chance that a earthquake will hit the same area again.
