A new kind of earthquake has been detected in western Canada, one that shakes the ground slower and longer than typical seismic events. These earthquakes, recorded during hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas in British Columbia’s Montney Shale formation,

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A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has hit parts of Spain this morning including Costa del Sol and Alicante, areas popular with sunseekers. The earthquake has been registered as 'strong'

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After an estimated 5.8 magnitude earthquake rattled Reno yesterday, Nevadans may wonder: what is considered a big earthquake?

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