Deep earthquakes occur far beneath the Earth's surface, often at depths greater than 300 kilometers. Unlike shallow quakes, they originate in subduction zones, where one tectonic plate sinks beneath another. High-pressure conditions cause rocks to deform and release energy differently than surface-level quakes. These events can be less destructive but still felt over vast distances. Scientists study deep earthquakes to understand the behavior of Earth's interior and improve seismic ...
