#science #fact An earthquake is a sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface. This natural event occurs when stress builds up along fault lines and is released as seismic waves, making the ground tremble. Earthquakes can range from minor tremors to massive quakes capable of causing widespread damage to buildings, roads, and infrastructure. They are measured using a seismograph and rated on the Richter scale based on their magnitude. subscribe and Explore the science with me. Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/@DiscoveryLab-m7l