Question

what causes an earth quake​

Answer 1

An earthquake is caused by a sudden slip on a fault. ... 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. In California there are two plates - the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate.

Answer 2

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☛ An earthquake is a vibration or tremor produced in the Earth’s crust.

☛ It is caused by the disturbances originating deep inside the Earth’s crust.

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☛ Volcanic eruption

☛ Meteors falling on the Earth’s surface

☛ Underground explosions. For example, underground nuclear tests.

☛ Collapsing structures such as mines etc.