Near-shore tsunamis, those triggered by earthquakes just off the coast, could pose a particularly dire risk for California’s ...

The Hollywood sign and the Golden Gate Bridge are among the iconic landmarks set to be wiped out by a huge earthquake when ...

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Chile, causing minor infrastructure damage and cutting power to over 20,000 people.

Researchers have developed a laboratory earthquake model that connects the microscopic real contact area between fault ...

An instrument called an interrogator allows researchers to effectively hijack fiber optic cables for use as thousands of ...

Some experts now agree that the likelihood of the long-feared “Big One” striking has significantly increased between now and 2032. Sarah Minson, a geophysicist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ...

A minor, 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck in Southern California on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological ...

But a new study found a long-feared, deadly earthquake off Northern California could cause catastrophic flooding. The report says coastal areas could shrink by more than six feet in a matter of ...

The Great Quake Centennial Commemoration, June 28th, 12-4 PM, will include a street festival and commemoration on the 1100 Block of State Street. Enjoy live entertainment, educational exhibits, ...

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports a 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Atascadero on Monday afternoon. The ...