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Today's Earthquake Stats
Here is a break down of how many earthquakes have occured today by their magnitudes.
Magnitude 0.1 to 3.9:
Magnitude 4 to 5.9:
Magnitude 6 to 7.9:
Magnitude 8 to 9.9:
Learn More About Earthquakes
Earthquakes occur when tension is released from inside the crust. Plates do not always move smoothly alongside each other and sometimes get stuck. When this happens pressure builds up. When this pressure is eventually released, an earthquake tends to occur.