Explain two reasons why the number of reported earthquakes has risen since 1960 (4)

Reported earthquakes have increase since 1960 due to many factors. The advancement in technology with more sensitive seismometers to measure smaller earthquakes, that could not be recorded before. Furthermore, since the 1960s  more people live in rural and remote areas which will lead to more earthquakes being reported in areas that were previously not being monitored as it was not a hazard to a vulnerable population.