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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.

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.

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 ...

A recent study confirms that Canada's Tintina fault, stretching across Yukon, is an active seismic hazard, challenging previous assumptions. Scientists warn that the fault is overdue for a major ...

If you’re in Ocean Shores, or if you’re in parts of Westport, the evacuation time is 30 minutes, 60 minutes on foot, to high ground because there just isn’t high ground nearby’ Read Story ...

A groundbreaking study from Virginia Tech warned that three US states are at significant risk of experiencing catastrophic mega-tsunamis in the next 50 years.

Cal OES officials hope people will take the risk seriously and download the MyShake app, which provides an early warning of an earthquake -- crucial seconds that can save lives and prevent injuries.

A magnitude 8.8 monster off the eastern coast of Russia threatened tens of millions of people with a tsunami risk. So why did Tuesday's mega-quake cause so little harm?

A tsunami warning issued for Hawaii after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, an 8.8 magnitude in Russia's Far ...