Why the surge in earthquakes lately? Could a bigger one be next? | Explainer
The US Geological Survey (USGS) says an increase or decrease in global seismicity does not necessarily indicate that a large ...
Preliminary magnitude 3.0 earthquake strikes near Dublin, USGS says
A preliminary magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck near Dublin Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at 4:58 p.m. just west of Dublin and had a depth of about 7 miles ...
Nevada Hit by Earthquake Swarm, Strongest at 4.0 Magnitude
Nevada experienced four earthquakes since 8 a.m. ET, with the strongest at 4.0 magnitude near Valmy, 200 miles southwest of ...
5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Mandalay in Myanmar
The USGS says a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Myanmar’s second-largest city on Sunday, the latest in a string of aftershocks following Friday’s devastating temblor ...
3.2 magnitude earthquake reported off Southern California coast
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported in Los Angeles County on Sunday night, centered about 22 miles off the coast of ...
Myanmar mourns earthquake dead with one minute of silence as hopes for survivors fade
More than 2,700 people have been killed and 4,500 injured after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit Myanmar last Friday.
Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Shakes the Bay Area: What You Need to Know
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 ...
Earthquake rocks Southeast Asia
A massive 7.7 earthquake originating in Myanmar has collapsed buildings over 600 miles away in Bangkok, Thailand ...
Why Myanmar is frequently rocked by earthquakes
The quake took place on the Sagaing Fault, which runs north to south through the centre of Myanmar, and is prone to ...