A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred about 2 miles west of Banning at around 12:18 p.m. on Friday.

Was that an earthquake you just felt or merely a big truck rumbling by? You don't have to wonder thanks to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The strongest earthquake ever recorded, a magnitude 9.5, struck Chile's southern coast in 1960. Below is a list and details of the most powerful earthquakes on record, according to the U.S ...

Discover the impact of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Far East, the tsunami warnings issued, and a glance at history’s most powerful quakes.

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake – one of the most powerful in recorded history – struck off the coast of Russia Tuesday, prompting tsunami watches and warnings around the globe. But how does it ...