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Plate Boundaries
The Earthquake occurred as a result of strike slip faulting in the shallow crust near the boundary between the North America and Caribbean plates.
Interactive animation showing the rapid release of stored energy that causes an earthquake. The Honduras earthquake occurred as the result of strike slip faulting.
Question: What are the four major plates that characterize the perimeter of the Caribbean plate?
The four major plates that characterize the perimeter of the Caribbean plate are the North American plate, South American plate, Nazca plate, and Cocos plate.