An earthquake, or seismic event, occurs as vibrations in the ground caused by the fracturing of rocks deep beneath the surface. This fracturing happens when the mechanical strength of the rocks is ...

Computer models that factor in the Sun's impact on Earth's surface temperatures are providing more accurate simulations of ...

A string of earthquakes has hit Washington in recent weeks. Are they connected, and do they tell us anything about the odds ...

Pacific Northwest Seismic Network director Harold Tobin joined KUOW’s Kim Malcolm to discuss our recent shakeups, and how to ...

Aftershocks are possible following a 5.1 magnitude earthquake that shook British Columbia's South Coast on Friday afternoon. In fact, one was already recorded shortly after the initial shake — ...

Residents are urged to secure household items, maintain emergency kits, and participate in statewide drills such as the Great ...

There were two confirmed earthquakes in different areas of Georgia this week. Here's where they shook some residents.

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit Orcas Island early on the morning of Monday, March 2. It was the biggest quake that Washington ...

Aftershocks are possible following a 4.7 magnitude earthquake that shook British Columbia's South Coast on Friday afternoon (the quake was initially estimated at a magnitude between 5.1 and 5.4).

Aftershocks are possible following a 4.7 magnitude earthquake that shook British Columbia's South Coast on Friday afternoon (the quake was initially estimated at a magnitude between 5.1 and 5.4). In ...