World's 10 Most Earthquake Prone Countries

JAPAN

Located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area around the Pacific Ocean that is prone to tectonic activity and earthquakes, Japan is first on the list.

INDONESIA

Indonesia experiences earthquakes that are larger than 6.0 magnitude nearly every year, making it one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world.

CHINA

China has a long history of devastating earthquakes that have claimed thousands of lives. In 2008, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan Province and left 87,000 people dead. 

PHILIPPINES

With its position along the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. 

IRAN

Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, with a history of devastating earthquakes that have killed thousands of people over the years.

TURKEY

Located on the Anatolian peninsula between the Balkans and Eastern Europe, Turkey is frequently hit by seismic activity due to its location near several major fault lines.

PERU

Peru sits at the heart of the Ring of Fire and regularly experiences small tremors as well as moderate and major earthquakes. 

USA

One of the main factors contributing to the US's high risk of earthquakes is its position along several major fault lines, including the San Andreas Fault and New Madrid Fault.

ITALY

With a landscape that consists of rugged mountain ranges, inactive volcanoes, and coastal plains, Italy is prone to seismic activity due to its location on multiple fault lines. 

MEXICO

Like many countries located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, Mexico is vulnerable to regular seismic activity.