Recent seismic activity has brought earthquakes to the forefront of the news. Japan experienced an earthquake off the east coast of Honshu, following Taiwan being hit by its strongest temblor in 25 years. These events have raised concerns about the potential for further seismic activity in the region. Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere, resulting in the shaking of the Earth's surface and the generation of seismic waves. They can vary in intensity and have the potential to cause significant damage to infrastructure and loss of life. Japan, located in a seismically active region known as the Ring of Fire, is particularly prone to earthquakes.