earthquake Archives

Powerful Earthquake Near Mexico’s Acapulco Kills at Least 1

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 7 and was...

Quake Injured Wait for Help As New Disaster Overwhelms Haiti

The country's Civil Protection Agency said 1,297 dead from the magnitude 7.2 earthquake had been...

Strongest Earthquake in 20 Years Rattles Southern California

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Kern County.

6.6 Magnitude Quake Rattles Southern California

The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, was centered near the town of Ridgecrest,...

Powerful Quake Hits Philippines, Day After Deadly Temblor

The U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude of Tuesday’s quake at 6.4, while the local...

6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Buildings in Anchorage

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake rocked buildings in Anchorage and caused lamp posts and trees to...

Big Quake Hits Northern Japan, Leaving 9 Dead, 30 Missing

A powerful earthquake shook Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido, causing landslides that crushed homes,...

Thirteen People Killed in Mexico Helicopter Crash

The military helicopter was carrying officials assessing damage from a strong earthquake when it crash-landed...

Deadly Earthquake Strikes Taiwan’s East Coast

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck about 21 kilometers (13 miles) northeast of...

Earthquake Hits Indonesia’s Java Island, Deaths Reported

National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said there were deaths reported but could...

U.S. Ending Temporary Permits for Almost 60,000 Haitians

Advocates for Haitians quickly criticized the decision, arguing the conditions in the island nation haven't...

Massive Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami Expected by the End of 2017?

An Indian man's prediction is based on his purported psychic abilities and carries no scientific...