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10 Most Earthquake-prone Countries in the World

1. Japan

No. of major earthquakes (magnitude 7 or more) between 2010 and 2024: 16

2. Indonesia

No. of major earthquakes (magnitude 7 or more) between 2010 and 2024: 15

3. Papua New Guinea

No. of major earthquakes (magnitude 7 or more) between 2010 and 2024: 12

4. Solomon Islands

No. of major earthquakes (magnitude 7 or more) between 2010 and 2024: 8

5. Peru

No. of major earthquakes (magnitude 7 or more) between 2010 and 2024: 8

6. Vanuatu Island

No. of major earthquakes (magnitude 7 or more) between 2010 and 2024: 7

7. Chile

No. of major earthquakes (magnitude 7 or more) between 2010 and 2024: 7

8. New Zealand

No. of major earthquakes (magnitude 7 or more) between 2010 and 2024: 7

9. Philippines

No. of major earthquakes (magnitude 7 or more) between 2010 and 2024: 6

10. Russia

No. of major earthquakes (magnitude 7 or more) between 2010 and 2024: 5

Source: NOAA Database (as of January 3, 2024)