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Powerful 7.4 earthquake rocks southern Mexico, killing 1
By Brandon Specktor published
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the southern coast of Oaxaca, Mexico this morning, killing at least one person.

Magnitude-6.5 earthquake in Nevada has a long history of temblors
By Laura Geggel published

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake just slammed Utah, the state's largest in nearly 30 years
By Brandon Specktor published
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck northern Utah this morning. It was the state's largest quake since 1992.

Silent earthquakes are tied to changes in fluid deep below Cascadia's fault
By Stephanie Pappas published
Fluid pressures in the Cascadia subduction zone are linked to regular, imperceptible earthquakes.

Earthquake Forecast for Puerto Rico: Dozens More Large Aftershocks Are Likely
By Richard Aster published
Multiple strong and damaging earthquakes are wreaking havoc on Puerto Rico. And geoscientists forecast dozens more strong aftershocks are likely in the area.

A Major Earthquake Knocked Out Power Across Puerto Rico This Morning
By Rafi Letzter published
It was the largest yet in a series of quakes to impact the island.

Diamonds Buried 400 Miles Below Surface Could Explain Mysterious Earthquakes
By Mindy Weisberger published
What's driving Earth's deepest earthquakes? Diamonds may hold answers.

6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Oregon Coast
By Rachael Rettner published
A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon today (Aug. 29), according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
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