Why himalayas are a earthquake prone area?

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The origin of Himalayas shows the reasons behind its proneness to earthquakes.

--Himalayas are formed by the subduction of Indian plate under the Eurasian plate and is increasing in its size till today.

--This subduction zone creates strain under the region which is released at frequent intervals causing earthquakes.

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