Why are earthquakes more likely to occur in Tokyo, Anchorage, and ...

[viki]

Why are earthquakes more likely to occur in Tokyo, Anchorage, and Los Angeles than they are in
  New York, London, or Paris? What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Within which belt or zone do the majority of earthquakes occur? What will be an ideal response?

[frogdreck123456]

Answer to Question 1

The first three cities lie along or very near the margins of plates; the other cities are farther from the
edges.

Answer to Question 2

The circum-Pacific belt.

[viki]

Great answer, keep it coming

[olderstudent]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it