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Earthquakes primarily form along tectonic plate boundaries, where plates interact with one another. They occur when accumulated stress from the movement of these plates exceeds the strength of rocks, causing a sudden release of energy in the form of seismic waves. This release often happens At Fault lines, which are fractures in the Earth's crust. The point where the earthquake originates underground is called the focus, while the point directly above it on the surface is known as the epicenter.

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