Earthquakes On The Rise: A Global Look At 34 Years Of Seismic Activity

China

Between 1990 and 2024, China experienced a staggering 186 major earthquakes. This translates to an average of over 5 earthquakes per year exceeding magnitude 7.0 on the Richter scale.This figure places China at the top of the global list for major earthquake occurrences during this period.

Indonesia

From 1990 to 2024, Indonesia experienced a staggering 166 major earthquakes, exceeding a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale. This translates to an average of nearly 5 earthquakes per year reaching such a high magnitude.This figure places Indonesia as a close second to China.

Iran

Between 1990 and 2024, Iran experienced 109 major earthquakes exceeding a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale. This translates to an average of over 3 tremors per year reaching such a high magnitude.

Japan

Between 1990 and 2024, Japan experienced 98 earthquakes exceeding a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale. This translates to an average of nearly 3 tremors per year reaching such a high magnitude.

USA

While often thought of as geologically stable compared to other nations, the United States also experiences its share of seismic activity. Between 1990 and 2024, the US witnessed 78 major earthquakes exceeding a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale, translating to an average of over 2 tremors per year reaching such significant force.

Turkey

Turkey, a land rich in history and culture, also sits at a complex junction of tectonic plates, making it prone to frequent seismic activity. Between 1990 and 2024, Turkey experienced 62 major earthquakes exceeding a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale, averaging nearly 2 tremors per year of such a significant force.

India

While not as frequently mentioned as some other earthquake-prone nations, India also experiences its share of seismic activity. Between 1990 and 2024, India experienced 58 major earthquakes exceeding a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale, averaging nearly 2 tremors per year at such a significant force.

Philippines

The Philippines, a vibrant archipelago nation known for its breathtaking beaches and resilient spirit, also sits squarely on the Ring of Fire. This makes it prone to a significant amount of seismic activity, experiencing 55 major earthquakes exceeding a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale between 1990 and 2024.