At a divergent boundary, it is not likely for large earthquakes to occur. Divergent boundaries occur where tectonic plates are moving apart from each other, typically associated with mid-ocean ridges. This process primarily involves the formation of new oceanic crust as magma rises to the surface. While small to moderate earthquakes can and do occur in these regions due to the tectonic activity, the large earthquakes associated with convergent boundaries—where tectonic plates collide—are much less common. The tension and stress that build up at convergent boundaries lead to significant seismic events, which are not as prevalent at divergent boundaries.
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