Over 120 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or higher strike the world in seven days
- More than 120 earthquakes measuring magnitude 4.5 or higher struck worldwide over the past seven days.
- • Pacific Ring of Fire, known for frequent earthquakes & volcanoes, remains a major seismic hotspot.
- A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck China's Tibet region on October 22, among the strongest recorded this week.
- Scientists say earthquakes occur due to shifting tectonic plates & the recent activity does not necessarily signal a larger disaster.
Source: naturaldisastermap.com
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