Earthquake Quizzes & Trivia

Any DotA players in the house? "Epicenter" is the ultimate skill of Crixalis the Sand King and it’s like the eye of the storm… but only for earthquakes.

Have you ever experienced a big earthquake? Like ground shaking, building destroying earthquakes? Quite scary if you think about it. I bet you or some of your friends used to horse around and didn't take earthquake drills seriously back when you were in school.

But is it really something to laugh about? “What causes earthquakes?”, “What’s the difference between intensity and magnitude?” or “Why are tsunamis linked to earthquakes?” are some questions you might possibly encounter when taking our quizzes about earthquakes. Try getting a perfect score! Don’t be shaky, they're just quizzes. Get it? Shaky?

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Science: The Ultimate Earthquake Quiz!

Earthquakes are formed as a result of tectonic movement in the earth’s crust. The magnitude of an earthquake is directly proportional to how dangerous it is and the damage it will result in. During our science classes we...

Questions: 16 | Attempts: 3807 | Last updated: Nov 26, 2020

Sample Question
Once the elastic limit of rocks is passed, they break and move along surfaces called ______.

Faults

Earthquakes

Strains

Stresses

Test Your Earthquake Preparedness Knowledge!

After looking through the pages of this website, test your comprehension to see if you are prepared for an earthquake.

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 792 | Last updated: Feb 7, 2012

Sample Question
If you're wondering how your friends and family are doing after an earthquake, you should:

Call immediately to check on them

Get on the road as soon as possible and drive to their location.

Avoid calling or driving in order to keep the phone lines and roads open for emergencies.

Call the police to ask what areas have been most effected.

Test Your Knowledge On Earthquake Quiz

Rapid Changes of Earth Quiz #1

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1794 | Last updated: Nov 6, 2017

Sample Question
What is a sudden release of energy in the earth's crust or upper mantle, usually caused by movement along a fault plane?

A tornado.

A tsunami.

A volcanic eruption

An earthquake.

Quiz About Volcanic Earthquake Or Tectonic

Questions: 45 | Attempts: 743 | Last updated: Jul 16, 2018

Sample Question
1) The San Andreas fault can best be classified as a __________ fault.

Rift

Subduction

Transform (strike-flip)

Divergent

Normal

Quiz On Earthquakes Questions

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 110 | Last updated: Dec 5, 2018

Sample Question
Earthquakes occur when energy that has been built up between tectonic plate margins is released.

True

False

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Earthquake Questions & Answers

What is the difference between Earthquake and Aftershock?

Earthquakes and aftershocks are tremors that occur due to the discharge of energy from the crust of the earth. The main thing that distinguishes an earthquake from an aftershock is the magnitude of the quake arising from the same epicenter. Natural o

What is the difference between Focus and Epicenter?

Focus and epicenter are words used in geology; this word causes a lot of confusion amongst students while studying the causes of earthquakes. Focus is the point below the surface of the earth where the quake began while the epicenter is the point dir

What is the difference between an Earthquake with intensity 7.1 and an earthquake with intensity 7.2?

An earthquake occurs when the release of energy within the earth’s crust, which in frequency, size, and types of earthquakes found in a specific place over time. The seismism of a particular zone is a measure of over seven that can cause substa

What is the difference between Tsunami and hurricane?

A hurricane is known to be a type of storm that you can see in the atmosphere while the tsunami is usually the effect of an earthquake although it may sometimes form on its own. This is usually caused by a tidal wave that has started to appear in the