Este Pământul mai activ seismic decât în anii trecuți?

In 2026, several significant earthquakes occurred globally, raising questions about seismic activity trends. Despite notable events, data suggests that the year's seismic activity remains within normal ranges. The USGS reports around 20,000 earthquakes annually, with most being too weak to feel. The strongest quake in 2026 was a 7.8 magnitude off Mindanao, Philippines. While the number of quakes above magnitude 6 is slightly higher than average, it does not indicate an unusual seismic period. Factors like depth and proximity to populated areas significantly influence the impact of earthquakes, rather than just magnitude. Seismologists cannot predict exact occurrences but can assess probabilities for regions over time.