A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck California’s Hayward Fault — a fault line experts call the most dangerous in America. Over ...

The relationship between the sites means an earthquake in one zone can trigger an earthquake in the other in a phenomenon ...

Although Californians are relatively familiar with the San Andreas Fault, the Cascadia Subduction Zone is in many ways more ...

A major, 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

A major earthquake hasn’t struck any of California’s biggest cities in more than three decades, but the “Big One” is a matter ...

Many states have "Stand Your Ground" laws, which is legislation allowing for the use of deadly force as self-defense.

Emergency managers say the easiest way to prepare is to stock up with at least two weeks of supplies and get to know your ...

The earthquakes both struck at a shallow depth of approximately 10 kilometers, or about 6 miles below the surface.

A major, 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Atlantic Ocean on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake prompted alerts about potential tsunami along the coast ...

The USGS publishes a geological map that reveals the underground layers of the U.S. and supports environmental education and ...

An earthquake was recorded early Monday morning in a part of South Carolina that has experienced a significant amount of seismic activity over the past 5 years. A 1.8 magnitude earthquake was ...