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What are the major earthquake belts of the world?

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Major earthquake belts of the world are;

  • Circum - pacific belt/ring of fire - around Japan, Philippines, East indies and Americans.
  • The mediterranean belt across southern Europe, Southern Asia and the Himalayas.
  • Along all tectonic plate boundaries.
  • Rift valley regions and other faulted areas.
  • Areas of volcanic islands
  • Mid ocean ridges and ocean deeps.

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