As a geophysicist with a focus on seismology, I can tell you that the number of earthquakes that can occur in a day varies greatly and is influenced by several factors, including tectonic activity, location, and the depth of the seismic events. Earthquakes are common occurrences on our planet, and they can range from barely perceptible tremors to catastrophic events that cause significant damage and loss of life.

On average, there are tens of thousands of earthquakes detected around the world each day. However, the vast majority of these are minor and go unnoticed by humans. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that there are about 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year, the majority of which are minor. When we talk about significant earthquakes, those that people can feel, there are about 10,000 of these per year. For major earthquakes, those with a magnitude of 7.0 or greater, there are on average about 18 per year.

It's important to note that the frequency of earthquakes is not evenly distributed across the globe. Some regions, particularly those along the edges of tectonic plates, are more prone to seismic activity. For instance, the Pacific Ring of Fire is known for its frequent and sometimes very powerful earthquakes.

In summary, while it's difficult to predict the exact number of earthquakes that will occur in a day, we can say with confidence that there will be many, but most will be too small to be felt or cause any harm.

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On average, Magnitude 2 and smaller earthquakes occur several hundred times a day world wide. Major earthquakes, greater than magnitude 7, happen more than once per month. "Great earthquakes", magnitude 8 and higher, occur about once a year.read more >>