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Is the world experiencing more earthquakes now than before?

Source: Al Jazeera August 17, 2026 · 1 hour ago

Al Jazeera examines a decade of earthquake data to see how 2026 compares and explains how and where earthquakes strike.

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Is the world experiencing more earthquakes now than before?

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