Earthquakes are natural phenomena caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth’s crust, resulting in seismic waves. The magnitude of an earthquake is measured using the Richter scale, which ...

A magnitude of 3.4 is generally considered minor, typically felt by people but not usually causing significant damage. For context, the 1994 Northridge earthquake in California registered a magnitude ...

When an earthquake strikes, many assume the danger ends once the main tremor stops. But in reality, earthquakes rarely ...

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western region at 12:09 p.m. today, with tremors felt across Bajhang and Bajura ...

· According to the American Red Cross, the best practice during an earthquake is the “Drop-Cover-Hold On” method. Drop to the ...

The Cascadia Subduction Zone is quietly loading energy that will one day unleash a megathrust earthquake, and a growing ...

The strongest earthquake ever recorded in South Carolina - and on the East Coast of the United States - was a devastating 7.3 ...

Geographic Location Before investing in an earthquake retrofit project, it’s a good idea for a homeowner to determine whether there is a need for this upgrade in the area. Homeowners can check the U.S ...

Experts from home and abroad have urged immediate action to avert a humanitarian catastrophe, if strong earthquake may hit ...