According to the California Earthquake Authority, there are more than 1.2 million homes built before 1980 that are in high hazard areas, vulnerable to collapse or destruction by a strong earthquake.

From late July to October 2022, residents of the Manu'a Islands in American Samoa felt the earth shake several times a day, ...

Experts from UNH explain how rare the 3.8 magnitude earthquake was and the likelihood of significant aftershocks.

better response times and co-ordination and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety. Schools and workplaces hold earthquake drills, while mobile phones sound alerts whenever a ...

The 1999 magnitude 7.7 quake killed 2,415 people, damaged buildings around the island of 23 million people and led to tightened building codes, better response times and coordination and widespread ...

better response times and coordination and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety. Schools and workplaces hold earthquake drills, while cellphones buzz whenever a strong ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook buildings in Taiwan on Thursday morning, as a series of temblors hit the island, causing little damage but possibly portending more seismic ...

KARNES COUNTY, Texas — A 4.5 magnitude earthquake has been confirmed by United States Geological Survey (USGS). KENS 5 received several reports from viewers who felt an earthquake in Karnes County.

Every hour, earthquakes take place somewhere on Earth as tectonic plates gradually move. This movement causes stress to build up over time, which is eventually released in a sudden jolt.