Earthquakes are common in Mexico due to the country's location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is a horseshoe-shaped area around the edges of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. Mexico sits on top of several tectonic plates, including the North American Plate, the Pacific Plate, and the Cocos Plate, which are constantly moving and grinding against each other. This movement creates stress and pressure along fault lines, causing earthquakes to occur frequently in Mexico. Additionally, Mexico has a history of powerful earthquakes due to its complex geological landscape, making it a seismically active region.
