The US Geological Survey creates earthquake shaking models designed to inform municipalities about building codes and insurance companies about the risk of seismic events.

Nearly 75% of the U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii, could experience a damaging earthquake sometime within the next century, USGS study finds.

Scientists are keeping a close watch on the chances of a megathrust earthquake happening soon. These are the strongest types of quakes, caused when one tectonic plate slides beneath another, and they ...

This color-coded earthquake risk map can help you determine your chances of feeling seismic activity in your area.

N early 75% of the country is at risk for a potentially damaging earthquake, according to a recently updated USGS map.

A deadly 7.6 magnitude quake struck off the coast of the Philippines on Saturday, with aftershocks felt in Indonesia and Japan.

Indonesia needs to build stronger infrastructure after a relatively modest earthquake brought a devastating amount of damage to the country on Monday, aid worker Ade Soekadis told As It Happens ...

The US Geological Survey creates earthquake shaking models designed to inform municipalities about building codes and insurance companies about the risk of seismic events.