Tag: tectonic earthquake

Tectonic earthquakes, or tektonski potres, are the most powerful quakes on Earth, caused by plate collisions along subduction zones. Learn how they form, why they trigger tsunamis, and how we're preparing for the next megathrust event.

Tectonic earthquakes, or megathrust quakes, are the most powerful on Earth, with magnitudes over 9.0. They occur along subduction zones like the Ring of Fire and have caused the deadliest disasters in history. Learn how they form, where they strike, and how to prepare.