The study looks at potential subsidence following a major quake of 7.7 to 9.2 magnitude in the Cascadia subduction zone. Through the study of paleoseismology, or the history of earthquakes in an ...

California has experienced multiple earthquakes within the last two minutes in an area closely monitored for a potential major quake. The US Geological Survey (USGS) detected three tremors ...

Long-term global records dating back to 1900 show that the Earth averages about 16 major earthquakes (magnitude 7.0 or greater) each year — typically 15 in the 7.0 range and one magnitude 8.0 or ...

Multiple earthquakes shook Southern California hours after a tremor was felt on the East Coast on Aug. 5, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey.

A powerful earthquake off Russia’s east coast triggered tsunami waves across the Pacific, prompting alerts in Hawaii and California.

“Residents and visitors who evacuated may return home at this time. Please use caution and patience as traffic will likely ...

Multiple earthquakes shook Southern California hours after a tremor was felt on the East Coast on Aug. 5, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey.