World's 7 Most Earthquake-Prone Countries
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5 Sept 2025
Here are seven countries which are most prone to earthquakes, as per WorldAtlas:
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Japan is vulnerable to severe tectonic activity as it is situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismically active zone surrounding the Pacific Ocean.
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Akin to Japan, Indonesia's location in the Ring of Fire is responsible for the majority of quakes as well as volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.
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Located on multiple active tectonic plates that continuously move and grind, China is highly susceptible to earthquakes.
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Located along the border of two tectonic plates on the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines is vulnerable to quakes and volcanic eruptions.
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Iran is located along several plate boundaries and fault lines, which makes it one of the most earthquake-prone countries.
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Turkey has a history of severe seismic activity. In 2023, a 7.8 magnitude quake struck Turkey and Syria, killing more than 50,000 people
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The South American nation of Peru routinely experiences minor tremors as well as moderate and major earthquakes.
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