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Why earthquakes happens Earthquakes happens due to the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface. The plates can move suddenly, releasing a large amount of energy in the form of seismic waves, which cause the ground to shake. The point where the plates move is called the focus, and the point on the surface directly above it is called the epicenter. Earthquakes can also be caused by human activities, such as the detonation of underground nuclear weapons. Human activities can indirectly cause earthquakes through processes such as fluid injection, underground blasting, and extraction of resources like oil and gas. Here are some key points about human-caused earthquakes: Fluid injection :  The injection of fluid into the subsurface, such as wastewater from oil and gas production, can increase the pressure in underground rock formations, leading to seismic activity. Underground blasting :  Blasting activities, such as those related to construction and mining, can caus...