Does a series of small earthquakes mean the ‘big one’ is more likely? We asked WA experts
A string of earthquakes has hit Washington in recent weeks. Are they connected, and do they tell us anything about the odds ...
Map: 4.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Malibu, California
A light, 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck in Southern California on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
WA is seeing a string of earthquakes. Here’s how experts say you should stay prepared
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake by Orcas Island was the largest to hit Washington since 2020. Here’s how you can prepare for even ...
Properties of rocks in fault zones contribute to earthquake generation, study shows
Earthquakes occur along fault lines between continental plates, where one plate is diving beneath another. Pressure builds between each plate, called fault stress. When this stress builds enough to ...
Preparing for the next major Earthquake
Disasters can strike at any moment. So, what happens when you know a disaster is coming, but you can’t say precisely when it ...
Earthquake shakes residents near Sequim
The 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit at 4:18 p.m. on the Olympic Peninsula, according to the United States Geological Survey.
4.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Los Angeles area
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 rattled the Los Angeles area early Sunday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at 1:03 p.m. The epicenter was 11 ...
4.5 magnitude earthquake wakes up residents around western Washington
This earthquake is larger than much of the recent seismic activity around western Washington, per initial reports.
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School of rock: Properties of rocks in fault zones contribute to earthquake generation
"Our study provides a way for us to find those spots ... which is relevant to earthquake generation in all subduction zones that host earthquakes in localized spots." This foliation gives the ...