10 Countries Most Prone To Major Earthquakes: Safety Measures You Need To Know Published By : Trending Desk Last Updated: March 01, 2025, 17:58 IST Many Asian nations experience frequent seismic activity, with China and Indonesia among the most affected. India ranks seventh globally in seismic activity. (News18 Hindi) An earthquake is the sudden shaking of the Earth’s surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates. It occurs when energy stored in the Earth’s crust is released sending seismic waves through the ground. Earthquakes can range from mild tremors to destructive events that cause damage and tsunamis. As 2025 began...