A devastating 77-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar unleashing energy equal to 334 atomic bombs Experts warn of lasting ...

Earthquakes are measured using the Richter scale, which quantifies the energy released during these tectonic movements. A magnitude of 3.0, while noticeable and potentially alarming, is generally ...

A major earthquake in Myanmar on Friday has caused more than 1,600 deaths and led to the collapse of numerous structures.

Two hard-hit cities in Myanmar suffered extensive damage, with images from the capital, Naypyidaw, showing rescue crews ...

The 7.7 Myanmar temblor raises questions about earthquake preparedness in Southeast Asia — and California. What can the rest ...

The earthquake is what geologists call a 'slip-strike' tremor, triggered by two tectonic plates suddenly moving past one another. When the plates get stuck on each other in the fault region ...

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 centred in the Sagaing region near the Myanmar city of Mandalay caused extensive ...

Myanmar’s location between two tectonic plates – the India and Eurasia plates – places it at particular risk of earthquakes. The boundary between the two plates is called the Saigang Fault.

The world's highest mountain range - the Himalayas - is a testament to the power of plate tectonics ... Image: A building is damaged after the earthquake hit in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

The earthquake swarm began at 6:30 a.m. local time on the Sundhnúks Crater Row, Iceland's Meteorological Office said.

Scientists have worked for years to build systems to monitor volcanoes and earthquakes on the West Coast, but DOGE cuts may ...