When the oceanic plate subducts beneath Japan,a portion of the oceanic plate in the mesosphere generates earthquakes only at (in):

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The earthquakes generated by the subducting oceanic plate in the mesosphere occur in the interior of the plate. This is because the interior of the plate experiences more stress and strain due to the bending and deformation that occurs during the subduction process. The periphery of the plate may experience deformation and fracturing, but earthquakes are primarily generated in the interior.

When the Oceanic Plate Subducts Beneath Japan,a Portion of the Oceanic