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

Pakistan sits on one of Earth's most geologically active belts-the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian plates.

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 ...

The National Tsunami Warning Center confirmed that “a tsunami is not expected following the quake”. Alaska’s Department of ...