Why do earthquakes occur more often in some places than others?

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Russell Warner

Geography

17 October, 07:04

Why do earthquakes occur more often in some places than others?

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Pineda · Answer 1

Because in some places there is plates interaction when that occurs earthquakes usually take place.

Maximus Weber · Answer 2

Because of fault lines. On places on or near fault lines, there is a split in the Earth's crust (I think). Earthquakes are more likely to occur on these lines. California has a fault line, so there are many Earthquakes.