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How many earthquakes per day are recorded in the United States?
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), an average of 15 to 20 earthquakes are recorded in the United States each day. However, this number can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the time of year and the location of the faults. For example, the number of earthquakes in Alaska tends to be higher during the summer months, when the ground is warmer and more likely to move.
The USGS defines an earthquake as a vibration of the Earth’s crust caused by the sudden release of energy; these can range in size from very small, barely noticeable tremors to large, destructive events. The magnitude of an earthquake is a measure of its size and is determined by the amount of energy released.
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