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In what section of Earth do earthquakes happen?

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crust

crust

mantle

mantle

inner core

inner core

outer core

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The Earth's crust (the outer layer of the planet) is made up of several pieces called tectonic plates and most earthquakes occur along their edges. The plates under the oceans are called oceanic plates. Plates that are not under the ocean are continental plates.

The answer is the crust.

Source: www.mtu.edu

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