The U.S. Geological Survey estimates there is a 25-40% probability of a magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquake in the NMSZ within the next 50 years. So, how do you prepare for a disaster you can’t ...

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake by Orcas Island was the largest to hit Washington since 2020. Here’s how you can prepare for even ...

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

Dangerous and damaging earthquakes are inevitable in Washington, but preparing for them could save your life. The only problem? We don’t know when those earthquakes could hit. That’s why ...

Learn how to prepare for disasters like earthquakes, volcanoes, and wildfires in Washington state with these safety tips and ...

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

In light of the 6.4- and 7.1-magnitude earthquakes in southern California late last week, Palo Alto city officials have stressed the importance for residents to be educated on how to prepare for ...

“Earthquakes don't kill people, buildings do.” The adage is very much on the minds of seismologists and engineers who worry about what might happen if India were rocked by a powerful quake.

But the future need not look like Haiti. We know this earthquake is coming and we might have years or even decades to prepare. “Given the unfolding scenes of carnage following the Haiti ...

California is helping some homeowners cover the costs of protecting their properties from earthquakes. Here's how the ...