Earthquakes

For U.S. seismologists, Japan’s “megaquake” warning last week renewed discussion about when and how to warn people on the West Coast if they find elevated risk of a major earthquake.

We associate earthquakes with specific areas of the world, like California, which lies along the San Andreas fault.

A ban of 13 books across all Utah public schools has now taken effect as free speech advocates warn of the repercussions.

We associate earthquakes with specific areas of the world, like California, which lies along the San Andreas fault.

More than 400 tremors followed a 5.2-magnitude earthquake that struck near Bakersfield earlier this week, rattling areas across Southern California.

The 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan's southern island of Kyushu, close to the city of Nichinan, at 4.43pm local time.

Are you living on shaky ground? Some states in the U.S. are at a higher risk for earthquakes, and you might be in one of them. Here’s a look at the 17 states most at risk, backed by up-to-date science and research. 1. California California is notorious for its earthquake activity, especially along the San...

Southern California's Imperial Valley was struck by its fifth earthquake in three days on Sunday. The 3.3 magnitude earthquake was felt as far as 42 miles away, stemming from Salton City.

A US state has been rocked by more than 60 earthquakes in the last week. Officials have opened an investigation to what may be causing the uptick.

The quake was felt across Lubbock.