Why Are Japan’s Earthquakes So Powerful? 🌍⚡ Japan shakes more than almost anywhere else on Earth — but why? The country sits on the “Ring of Fire,” where four giant tectonic plates collide and grind together. This constant pressure builds up until it snaps, unleashing massive earthquakes and sometimes deadly tsunamis. 🌊 From the catastrophic 2011 Tōhoku quake to daily tremors, Japan’s location makes it one of the most seismic hotspots in the world. Advanced engineering helps — but nature’s pow