A phenomenon called liquefaction, which causes the ground to slump like quicksand, led to significant damage after the Myanmar earthquake. The risk of aftershock remains high.

Rescue efforts continue after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar, with tremors felt in Thailand, China and India.

What should you do if you're in a building when earthquake shaking begins? In regions of the world with known active fault lines, including California and Japan, building codes are often designed ...

USGS data showed shaking was felt as far west as San Francisco and as far south as San Jose. The earthquake struck at a depth of about 6.4 miles, according to the geological survey. A second ...

USGS data showed shaking was felt as far west as San Francisco and as far south as San Jose. The earthquake struck at a depth of about 6.4 miles, according to the geological survey. A second ...