Earthquakes occur near plate boundaries like the Ring of Fire due to tectonic activity, while intraplate earthquakes happen in weakened crust areas.
Earthquakes occur primarily near tectonic plate boundaries, such as divergent, transform, and convergent boundaries. For instance, the Ring of Fire around the Pacific Ocean basin is a hotspot for earthquakes due to active plate boundaries. In contrast, intraplate earthquakes can occur within plates away from boundaries due to weakened crust or tectonic stress.
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