Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Sujata Singh
A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on April 3, 2024. Here's a look at the top 10 most earthquake-prone countries in the world.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), China has recorded the most number of earthquakes since 1990. It is considered to be one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world.
It is situated on the boundary of several tectonic plates and hence experiences a high frequency of seismic activity.
Iran occupies a complex zone of tectonic plate interaction and experiences frequent seismic events.
It is located in the 'Pacific Ring of Fire,' the zone known for its volcanic and seismic activities.
The US is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world because of the presence of numerous major fault lines crisscrossing the nation.
Located between the Balkans and Eastern Europe, Turkey holds a unique landmass, the Anatolian Peninsula. The location has an intimate proximity to several major fault lines.
India's location is on the boundary of several tectonic plates and its complex geological structure.
It is also located within the Pacific Ring of Fire and is known for typhoons, earthquakes, and landslides.
Italy has the mighty Eurasian Plate, ringed by the Aegean Sea, Adriatic, and Anatolian plates which can lead to volcanos, earthquakes and landslides.
Mexico's Pacific coast is more prone to earthquakes instead of the coasts of the Caribbean and large parts of northern Mexico. It is situated near five tectonic plates.