👉 Earthquakes are natural phenomena that occur when the Earth's crust shakes violently due to the movement of tectonic plates. These movements can cause landslides, tsunamis, and other types of disasters. Earthquakes can be caused by a variety of factors such as plate tectonics, earthquakes in the ocean, or volcanic eruptions. Earthquakes can occur at any time of day, anywhere on Earth's surface. They are most common in areas that have experienced