Why Have There Been So Many Earthquakes in 2020?

 Due to the global media's nonstop coverage of the Coronavirus pandemic, many have not heard about the numerous significant earthquakes that have already occurred this year and the many more that are being predicted to come. Because there have been so many earthquakes, this article will only cover those with a magnitude greater than 6.

January 07, 2020, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia and a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Puerto Rico. The earthquake in Indonesia has lead to volcanic activity.

January 09, 2020 a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Russia, only to be followed by multiple 7 and greater magnitude earthquakes a few months later.

January 19, 2020 a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck China, destroying local infrastructure and buildings.

January 24, 2020, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Turkey, destroying historical buildings.

January 27, 2020, a 6.3 earthquake hit the Solomon Islands sparking fears of a Tsunami.

January 28, 2020, a massive magnitude 7 earthquake struck the Caribbean area. The earthquake could be felt as far as Miami, and caused damage in Jamaica, Cuba and the Cayman Islands.

February 13, 2020, the first of a series of 7 or greater magnitude earthquakes hit Russia, devastating the country.

March 31, 2020, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake stuck Idaho State in the USA, causing road blockages and downed utilities.

April 18, 2020, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Japan, startling the local population and leaving destruction in its wake.

May 02, 2020, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Greece, leaving homes completely crumbled.

June 03, 2020, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile.

June 18, 2020, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake was registered off the Kermadec Islands near New Zealand, leading locals to flee for fear of a Tsnuami.

June 23, 2020, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck in Mexico, killing at least 6 people.

July 17, 2020, 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea, toppling building and destroying roads

July 22, 2020, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Alaska, USA, completely breaking up roads and downing trees.

August 06, 2020, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines. 

August 12, 2020, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake was reported in Tanzania.

 

Theses are only few of the significant earthquakes that have been reported globally for 2020. With all of these past occurrences and more reported to come, one must ask why is there so many earthquakes in 2020.