At divergent plate boundaries, usually only shallow depth earthquakes can be found.

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At divergent plate boundaries, the plates are moving away from each other, creating tension and spreading of the crust. This usually causes shallow depth earthquakes, typically less than 20 km deep. These earthquakes are generally less intense than those found at other types of plate boundaries.

At Divergent Plate Boundaries, Usually Only Shallow Depth Earthquakes Can