earthquakes
Mysterious fault's quake brakes may hold secret to stopping tremors: Study
Whose fault is it?
'The Big One' earthquake far worse than feared as horrifying domino effect revealed in new study
An earthquake on one of California's fault lines could take everything the state has to recover.
Earthquake rocks east Los Angeles early Wednesday morning
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake shook the east of Los Angeles on Wednesday morning.
Area 51 hit with 17 earthquakes in one day as Trump promises fresh UFO files release
Geophysicist Stefan Burns claimed the activity was in "an unusual place to get an earthquake."
America's most volatile fault line overdue for earthquake that could devastate millions
This terrifying tremor could "cause extensive damage to such a dense population zone."
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes northern Japan
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook part of northern Japan early Monday, but there was no damage or casualties.
Massive 7.5 earthquake triggers tsunami warnings in Japan, 9-foot waves expected
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, as authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 9.84...
Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday afternoon, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Earthquake rocks Northern California as terrified residents report sharp jolt
The epicenter was located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, with strong shaking reported in Oakland, San Francisco, and as far north as Petaluma.
Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami
An undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami Thursday.
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake rocks Vanuatu along the Pacific Ring of Fire
Despite the strength of the quake, with an epicenter roughly 72 miles below the earth's surface, no tsunami warning was issued.
Preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean: USGS
A strong preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, prompting coastal evacuations but no wider tsunami warnings.
Magnitude-2.5 earthquake rattles South Carolina just days after earlier quake
This latest earthquake was very close to a magnitude 2.9 quake that jolted the same region on Saturday night.
Panic as 12 earthquakes shake California town in terrifying start to morning
The biggest quake was a notable 4.2-magnitude shaker just after 7 a.m. amid an hour-long swarm that began with a 3.9-magnitude earthquake at 6:30 a.m.
Scientists discover seismic hotspot in US that could trigger devastating magnitude-8 earthquakes
We're on shakier ground than previously thought.
Why freezing temperatures can cause light tremors, loud booms known as 'frost quakes'
Unlike earthquakes, frost quakes don’t involve shifting tectonic plates and are generally harmless.
Another earthquake rocks Southern California, reigniting fears of the 'Big One'
Another earthquake and a series of aftershocks rocked Coachella Valley overnight Wednesday.
Calif. hit by 16 earthquakes in 24 hours, with more possibly on the way
A rapid-fire barrage of 16 earthquakes slammed Southern California in less than 24 hours, reigniting terrifying fears that the "Big One" is getting ready to tear the region apart.
4.2-magnitude earthquake hits southern Israel, shaking Dead Sea region
The quake’s epicenter was near the city of Dimona, southeast of Beersheva.
Bay Area rattled by early-morning earthquake
An earthquake rattled the Bay Area early Thursday — with shaking felt in San Jose, miles from the epicenter.
