BY SANDHYA | 5 AUG 2025
Earthquakes under the sea cause tsunamis due to large-scale water displacement. Rivers are too small and narrow for such massive waves.
Rivers have less water compared to oceans, so they don't generate huge waves during an earthquake.
Oceans have deep floors, which shift dramatically during quakes. Riverbeds are shallow, causing minimal disruption.
Rivers are landlocked and guided by fixed banks, which limit wave formation—even if a quake occurs.
Earthquake energy disperses quickly in smaller areas like rivers, unlike the sea, where energy travels far and fast.
Major fault lines are often located under oceans or large land masses—not under rivers—so rivers feel less impact.
If a quake happens near a river, effects like muddy water, small waves, or landslides may occur, but nothing massive.