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An earthquake swarm in Northern California early Thursday was another round of recurring temblors in a seismically active ...
A powerful earthquake off Russia’s east coast triggered tsunami waves across the Pacific, prompting alerts in Hawaii and California.
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.
Myanmar’s 2025 quake reveals that major faults may unleash far larger, more unpredictable earthquakes than scientists once believed.
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.
Tsunamis are rare but the risk is real. Learn which U.S. coasts face the most risk and how to protect your home.
A stretch of unusually hot weather combined with exceptionally dry vegetation will elevate the risk of wildfire.
On Sept. 6, Berkeley historian Richard Schwartz will speak about the 1868 Hayward earthquake. The talk is free. Just a few seats remain.