How are earthquakes at continental plate boundaries different from earthquakes at mid-ocean ridges? (1 p

They begin deeper in Earth's crust

O They begin closer to Earth's surface

They are longer in duration

They are shorter in duration.

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Earthquakes at continental plate boundaries begin deeper in Earth's crust than earthquakes at mid-ocean ridges. Earthquakes at mid-ocean ridges begin closer to Earth's surface and are usually shorter in duration than earthquakes at continental plate boundaries, which tend to be longer in duration.