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Since Taiwan is located on the circum-Pacific seismic zone, earthquake occurrence is quite frequent, and strong earthquakes occur quite often as well. According to the Central Weather Bureau's earthquake monitoring information between 1900~1990, the average number of earthquakes in Taiwan is approximately 2,200 per year, of which, approximately 214 can be felt. After the major renewal of the CWB Seismic Network in 1991, the ability of earthquake detection improved drastically. The annual average number of earthquakes recorded from 1991 to 2004 increased to 18,649 (monthly average was approximately 1,554), of which approximately 1,047 were felt. In 1999, Taiwan had the highest number of earthquakes, mainly due to the influence of the Jiji (Chi-Chi) earthquake; there were 49,919 earthquakes, including 3,003 quakes felt. Based on the statistical analysis of catastrophic earthquake information, there have been 96 catastrophic earthquakes since 1900.
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Where in the world do earthquakes occur often?
In California, there are frequent earthquakes
Where do earthquakes occur most often?
Earthquakes commonly occur near tectonic plates when they rub together. A common place for earthquakes in the Unites States is California.
Do earthquakes most often occur at faults that are away from plate boundary?
Earthquakes infrequently occur away from plate boundaries. Most earthquakes occur at plate boundaries because of the stress caused by the interacting plates.
What often occurs along faults or breaks in earths crust where movements occur?
fault
What regions do earthquakes mostly occur?
earthquakes usually occur at tectonic plate boundaries
Where in the world do earthquakes occur often?
In California, there are frequent earthquakes
Earthquakes occur most often along the?
Earthquakes occur most often along the boundaries of tectonic plates.
Do earthquakes often occur at at faults that are away from plate boundaries?
Yes, but not as often as earthquakes happen near plate boundaries
Where do earthquakes occur most often?
Earthquakes commonly occur near tectonic plates when they rub together. A common place for earthquakes in the Unites States is California.
When do earthquakes occur the most?
Japan and Indonesia have it quite often.
Do tectonic plates meet where earthquakes often occur?
Yes.
Do earthquakes most often occur at faults that are away from plate boundary?
Earthquakes infrequently occur away from plate boundaries. Most earthquakes occur at plate boundaries because of the stress caused by the interacting plates.
What do earthquakes often occur along?
The edge of the oceanic and continental plates.
Do any landforms occur near earthquakes?
Yes. Not very often, though.
How often and why do earthquakes occur in Califoria?
California has a lot of fault lines, that's why.
How often do moderate earthquakes 5.0-5.9 occur on earth?
several thousand
Where have earthquakes currently affected people?
taiwan
