A 3.0-magnitude earthquake shook the western part of Washington on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The ...

Test your knowledge of earthquakes, their causes, impacts, and how they are measured with this informative quiz.

The seismicity, or the frequency of earthquakes, around Delhi might be associated with the Delhi-Haridwar Ridge, a “major ...

There's little to no risk of earthquake-induced landslides, she says. " Big earthquakes can cause landslides, but it needs to be at least about the magnitude of the Northridge earthquake," she says.

Two small earthquakes struck near Malibu within a 7 hour period, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The first quake, a preliminary 3.5 magnitude, hit Friday night at 11:44 p.m. Hours later ...

Quakes below 2.5 magnitude are seldom felt by most people. Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. They can happen anywhere, but they’re most ...

When a rainstorm follows a firestorm, certain areas may be more susceptible to mudflows and debris flows that can cause destruction and even be deadly. Here’s what you need to know about these ...

the seabed sometimes suffers sufficient displacement to cause a tsunami. The shaking in earthquakes can also trigger landslides and occasionally volcanic activity. In its most generic sense ...

Evacuations aren't always possible when disaster strikes. Here are the best places in your home to stay safe during a natural ...