alleryDeep-focus earthquakes occur at depths of about what range?
A0 to 70 km
B70 to 300 km
C300 to 700 km
D700 to 1,500 km
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 300 to 700 km
1. In subduction zones, deep-focus earthquakes occur.
2. Their depths range from 300 to 700 km.
3. Shallower ranges are shallow- and intermediate-focus.
_Source: Wikipedia, Earthquake, Focus_
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