Question

How does an earthquake originate? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

An earthquake is caused by a sudden slip on a fault. The tectonic plates are always slowly moving, but they get stuck at their edges due to friction. When the stress on the edge overcomes the friction, there is an earthquake that releases energy in waves that travel through the earth's crust and cause the shaking that we feel.

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Answer 2

Answer:

an earthquake occurs when the tectonic plates shakes at tha fault. it releases energy waves that travels through the surface .