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The answer depends on the magnitude of the earthquake. Over the last 20 years there have been approx 4 million earthquakes annually which is equivalent to an average of 8 every minute. Earthquakes of magnitude 7 or greater occur, on average, 0.00003 times a minute.

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Most earthquakes occur at the boundaries of the tectonic plates. Tectonic plates are always in motion, and when two of them collide with one another it causes earthquakes.


The deepest earthquakes occur were?

The deepest earthquakes occur at subduction zones where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another into the Earth's mantle. These earthquakes can occur as deep as 700 km below the surface.


How respiraions are merured?

Respirations, or breaths, are measured by how many occur in one minute. Many medical people count breaths for 15 seconds, then multiply that number by 4 (equaling one minute's worth)


Does any one know any names of earthquakes?

Earthquakes are not given names. They are usually referred to by the area in which they occur


How many earthquakes happen in one minute?

yes there are earthequakes occuring every single minute or even every couple of seconds ,there are earthquakes that you can't even feel and probably wont even know about which do not cause any damage , however there are earthquakes that are average wich cause a bit of damage .Also earthquakes such as the one that occured in japan a couple of years ago cause hell lot of damage as you probably would know ,but dont worry as them earthquakes dont happen often.


Do subduction zones cause earthquakes?

Yes, subduction zones are significant sites for earthquakes. They occur when one tectonic plate is forced beneath another, creating intense pressure and friction along the boundary. This buildup of stress can eventually be released in the form of earthquakes, which can be quite powerful and damaging. Many of the world's largest earthquakes occur in subduction zone regions.


What causes many strong earthquakes to occur?

Many strong earthquakes occur among destructive plate margins, this is because great stresses build up in the subduction zone as one plate is forced down below the other, this energy builds up to great force and is then released in an earthquake.


Where do the majority of the earthquakes in the US occur?

The most earthquakes occur in Alaska, followed by California.


Why do strong earthquakes occur where there have been many recent earthquakes?

Strong earthquakes can occur in areas with many recent earthquakes because of the buildup of stress along tectonic plate boundaries. When one section of a fault releases stress through an earthquake, it can transfer stress to adjacent sections, increasing the likelihood of another earthquake. This chain reaction can result in a series of strong earthquakes in a relatively short period of time.


Where do the majority of earthquakes in the US occur?

California. California has many cracks in the state and also its rocks shift many times often causing earthquakes.(One primary cause of earthquakes in sudden shifting in subduction zones, which are areas where the tectonic plates push against each other.)