Earthquakes are very common in Mexico due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is a zone of frequent seismic activity that circles the Pacific Ocean. Mexico is also located at the boundary of three tectonic plates: the North American Plate, the Cocos Plate, and the Pacific Plate. The movement and collision of these plates leads to a lot of seismic activity, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. Additionally, Mexico City is built on an ancient lake bed, which amplifies the impact of earthquakes and makes the city particularly vulnerable to seismic events.
