A powerful earthquake that struck Calama in 2024 defied long-held assumptions about how deep earthquakes behave. In July 2024, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the city of Calama in northern Chile, ...

Ethiopia’s Afar and Oromia regions have been hit by several earthquakes and tremors since the beginning of 2025. The ...

A magnitude of 3.6 indicates that the earthquake is classified as light on the Richter scale, which ranges from minor (below 3.0) to great (8.0 and above). In urban areas, even minor quakes can ...

Researchers have discovered evidence of “partial synchronization” of two of the world’s most famous fault lines—the northern San Andreas Fault and Cascadia Subduction Zone. The relationship between ...

A specific type of earthquake that can cause particularly intense shaking is more common than previously believed, some scientists say — carrying potentially profound risk for communities across ...

Scientists are inducing zero-magnitude earthquakes beneath the Swiss Alps to understand why some tremors are more destructive ...

In a state known for both "boring" and "scary" weather- as well as frequent natural disasters - California lived up to its ...

The March 28, 2025, earthquake that struck Myanmar has captured worldwide attention due to its unprecedented speed and scale, ...

A recent event in the San Francisco Bay Area serves as a reminder of the geological forces at play in this region. On Sunday, a minor 3.8-magnitude earthquake occurred, drawing attention to the ...