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

Question

Responses

A. They begin deeper in Earth’s crust.
B. They begin closer to Earth’s surface.
C. They are longer in duration.
D. They are shorter in duration.

Answer 1

The correct response is B. They begin closer to Earth’s surface.

Earthquakes at continental plate boundaries often occur at shallower depths compared to those at mid-ocean ridges, which generally have deeper focus earthquakes due to the tectonic activity associated with seafloor spreading and the oceanic crust.