While seismic activity is natural, the most earthquake-prone cities in the world are usually built on unstable ground or near tectonic boundaries and face heightened risks. Below, we’ve rounded ...

and the 25 most earthquake-prone countries in the world. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis, you can move directly to the 5 Most Earthquake-Prone Countries in the World. As reported by CNBC ...

Taiwan is vulnerable to earthquakes because of its position in the world’s most seismically active zone, known as the Ring of Fire. Here’s what to know. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan ...

The country witnesses shocks with over 6.0 magnitude almost every year and is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. Credit: AFP Photo Iran has a long history of devastating ...

Taiwan lies along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," the line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur. The area is particularly vulnerable to temblors ...

The new GEM maps are being used around the world to enact better building ... The mountains of Pakistan are also prone to quakes. In 2005, an earthquake there killed more than 76,000 people.

The region sits on top of major fault lines and is considered the most earthquake-prone country in the world. The region is located on the Anatolian tectonic plate which comprises of three major ...

Notably, Myanmar is one of the most prone regions to earthquakes, as it features in the red zone with a high risk of earthquakes on the Global Seismic Risk Map. The Sagaing Fault is an important ...

Construction of what would be the world's longest suspension bridge is scheduled ... and the challenges of building in an earthquake-prone area have meant each try has been dismissed before ...