Some earthquakes are imperceptibly quiet. We may not feel them, but machines might detect them—and they can point scientists to a potential "Big One". Geophysicist Zachary Ross is pioneering a ...

California is preparing for the annual ShakeOut earthquake drill, emphasizing the importance of preparedness. It’s not your imagination: The ground beneath Southern California has been ...

One earthquake followed another and another and tremors continued to rumble Sunday, as eight quakes were confirmed in the same part of South Carolina. A 2.4 magnitude earthquake was confirmed ...

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) located six earthquakes at Mount Adams last month when the volcano usually only sees one every few years. Just two months earlier, a 6.4-magnitude quake ...

A strong, 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Costa Rica on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 1:43 p.m. Eastern about ...

Was there a recent earthquake in or near Florida? The phrases "earthquake Florida" and "earthquake Florida today just now" have been trending early this morning as folks turn to Google to explain ...

But the drill will help ensure that participants are prepared for the next big earthquake the state faces. Coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the destructive Loma Prieta earthquake ...

Seismologists study earthquakes by looking at the damage that was caused and by using seismometers. A seismometer is an instrument that records the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by seismic ...

But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan. If you’re on public transport: Follow the same guidelines ...

An earthquake felt throughout Iran on Saturday evening led to speculation about the country's use of nuclear weapons on social media. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei views the Iran ...

Beautiful beaches. Majestic mountains. Hollywood. One more thing Southern California is known for: earthquakes. Yet for a long time, and to the great relief of millions, the many active faults ...

Millions of people across California will participate in the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, a day dedicated to practicing earthquake safety. More than 10.5 million people have signed up ...