ALPINE COUNTY, CA - the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a preliminary 2.4 magnitude quake occurred near Markleeville ...

A new study found that if “The Big One" hit the Pacific Northwest, it could trigger an even bigger earthquake and affect ...

The quake’s epicenter lies in the remote waters between South America and Antarctica, where seismic activity is rare.

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“In the best-case scenario, when you adopt these new techniques, even on the same old data, it’s kind of like putting on glasses for the first time, and you can see the leaves on the trees,” said Kyle ...

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck off the coast of the southern Philippines, killing at least two people and prompting a tsunami warning for the country and some regions of Indonesia, according to ...

The West Coast of North America is a geologically tumultuous zone where tectonic plates collide, subducting under and ...

The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami threat after the quake, saying hazardous waves were possible for coasts near ...

Locals in coastal areas were ordered to evacuate immediately and see higher ground. Follow Newsweek for live updates.

California is no stranger to natural disasters, and this week the state is helping residents prepare for not if, but when the next big quake hits.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck 43 kilometers east of Manay, Davao Oriental, at 9:43 a.m. on Friday. Hours later, a ...