Question

The earthquakes which occur within the tectonic plate itself away from the plate boundaries are known as __________

(a) Internal earthquakes

(b) External earthquakes

(c) Intra-Plate Earthquakes

(d) Inter-Plate Earthquakes

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Answer 1

Correct option is (c) Intra-Plate Earthquakes

To explain: The earthquakes which occur within the tectonic plate itself away from the plate boundaries are known as Intra-Plate Earthquakes. An example of this type of earthquake is the Latur earthquake of 1993.