The following illustrates the types of earthquakes

• Explosion earthquakes: The emergence of this kind of earthquake is artificial. High-density explosion like nuclear explosions is the main cause.

• Volcanic earthquake: The less common compared to the tectonic variety, these earthquakes take place after or before the volcanic eruption. It is triggered when magma leaves the volcano is filled by rocks being pushed to the surface.

• Collapse earthquake: This earthquake takes place in underground mines. The major cause is the pressure produced within the rocks.

• Tectonic earthquakes: The most frequent type of earthquake, is triggered by the movement of loose fragmented pieces of land on the earth’s crust is termed as tectonic plates.