Top 8 Countries With Most Earthquakes

Japan is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it one of the most seismically active regions in the world. It frequently experiences earthquakes, including some of the most powerful in history.

Japan

Indonesia is also part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences numerous earthquakes, particularly in regions like Sumatra and Java.

Indonesia

Mexico is situated on the boundary between the North American Plate and the Pacific Plate, resulting in frequent seismic activity, especially in areas like Mexico City and along the Pacific coast.

Mexico

Turkey is at the convergence of several tectonic plates, including the Eurasian and African Plates, leading to significant seismic activity, especially in the eastern part of the country.

Turkey

Iran is located on the boundary between the Eurasian Plate and the Arabian Plate, resulting in a high frequency of earthquakes, some of which have been devastating.

Iran

Greece is located at the intersection of the African, Eurasian, and Arabian Plates, leading to numerous earthquakes, particularly in the Aegean Sea.

Greece

Chile is another country situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire and is prone to earthquakes, including some of the most powerful in recorded history.

Chile

While the entire United States is not known for frequent earthquakes, Alaska and California experience notable seismic activity. The San Andreas Fault in California is particularly famous for its potential for significant earthquakes.

United States