Earthquakes: Facts, news, features and articles about when Earth moves
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Weird, Z-shaped faults could trigger a large earthquake on California's San Andreas FaultA big earthquake at Ridgecrest could trigger the Garlock fault, which would in turn trigger the San Andreas.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Powerful 7.4 earthquake rocks southern Mexico, killing 1A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the southern coast of Oaxaca, Mexico this morning, killing at least one person.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Magnitude-6.5 earthquake in Nevada has a long history of temblorsBy Laura Geggel Published
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A magnitude 5.7 earthquake just slammed Utah, the state's largest in nearly 30 yearsA magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck northern Utah this morning. It was the state's largest quake since 1992.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Silent earthquakes are tied to changes in fluid deep below Cascadia's faultFluid pressures in the Cascadia subduction zone are linked to regular, imperceptible earthquakes.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Earthquake Forecast for Puerto Rico: Dozens More Large Aftershocks Are LikelyMultiple strong and damaging earthquakes are wreaking havoc on Puerto Rico. And geoscientists forecast dozens more strong aftershocks are likely in the area.
By Richard Aster Published
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A Major Earthquake Knocked Out Power Across Puerto Rico This MorningIt was the largest yet in a series of quakes to impact the island.
By Rafi Letzter Published
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Diamonds Buried 400 Miles Below Surface Could Explain Mysterious EarthquakesWhat's driving Earth's deepest earthquakes? Diamonds may hold answers.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Oregon CoastA strong earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon today (Aug. 29), according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
By Rachael Rettner Published
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