Modern science explains that earthquakes result from the sudden displacement of land along faults. The Quran references this phenomenon, aligning with current geological knowledge.

Key points: - The term “Yakhasif” (يَخْسِفَ) means a downward collapse, referring to the sinking or displacement of land. - The term “Tamur” (تَمُورُ) refers to vibrations, describing the shaking caused by land movement.

- What Causes Earthquakes? Earthquakes occur due to sudden land displacement along faults, categorized into types like normal, reverse (thrust), and strike-slip faults. These movements result in vibrations (seismic waves) felt at the surface. - Scientific Evidence: Displacement along faults creates vertical or lateral movements, which are detected as earthquakes. Vibrations occur due to energy released when stress along faults exceeds the crust’s resistance.

Fourteen centuries ago, the mechanism of earthquakes was unknown. People attributed the shaking to supernatural forces without understanding the displacement of land. The Quran’s description accurately reflects the scientific explanation of earthquakes as land collapse and subsequent vibrations.

The Quran’s reference to land collapse and vibrations aligns with the modern understanding of earthquakes. This remarkable correlation prompts reflection on how such precise knowledge could exist in a time with no access to scientific insights.