7 Most Earthquake-Prone Countries Around the World

Vanshika Gaur
Oct 04, 2024

Japan

This Country is on top of the list of experiencing Earthquakes as it is located upon the Pacific Ring of Fire, which makes them experience it frequently.

Türkiye

The collision of Eurasian, Arabian and African tectonic plates are the main reason why this country experiences so many earthquakes.

Nepal

The Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide frequently which makes Nepal experience strong earthquakes.

India

India has also experienced some of the worst earthquakes like the Kangra earthquake in 1905 and Gujarat earthquake in 2001. This is because it is positioned between Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates

Mexico

Mexico is also prone to earthquakes as it is also situated upon the Pacific Ring of Fire. The worst earthquake that Mexico experienced was in the year 1985.

Iran

The Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates beneath Iran collides often making Iran experience major seismic activities.

Indonesia

This country is also situated upon the Pacific Ring of Fire making it experience frequent seismic activity.

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