earthquake

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Megathrust earthquakes typically occur relatively close to the Earth's surface, where tectonic plates collide.

From Science Daily

A massive earthquake of magnitude 8.8 in Russia brought tsunami alerts to a wide swath of the Pacific.

From Los Angeles Times

Sitting in the arc of intense seismic activity called the "Pacific Ring of Fire", the Philippines endures daily earthquakes and is hit by an average of 20 typhoons each year.

From Barron's

The earthquake occurred 66 miles from Magalia, Calif., 68 miles from Reno, , 69 miles from Paradise, Calif., and 73 miles from Chico, Calif.

From Los Angeles Times

The two largest earthquakes occurred just hours apart near Loch Lyon in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, when a 3.7 magnitude tremor was registered on 20 October, followed by one of 3.6.

From BBC