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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)
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