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Why is the Philippines prone to quakes?
The Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped belt around the Pacific Ocean known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. This geological hotbed is where several major tectonic plates converge, making the region highly susceptible to seismic activity, like the recent Sarangani quake.
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