Which Country Experiences the Most Earthquakes?

Japan is the country with the most earthquakes. It sits at the junction of four tectonic plates, making it one of the world's most seismically active regions.

Key Facts

• Approximately 1,500 earthquakes per year.
• Average of 20 earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 or greater annually.
• Notable events: 1923 Great Kantō earthquake (100,000+ deaths) and 2011 Tōhoku earthquake (triggered nuclear meltdown).