The Concord Fault in the Bay Area is not where scientists thought. A new 4.4-mile segment is shifting under homes, prompting plans for an Earthquake Fault Zone. The fault could cause earthquakes as ...

Was that an earthquake you just felt or merely a big truck rumbling by? You don't have to wonder thanks to the U.S.

San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 Dan Kurzman describes the magnitude and scale of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. By incorporating real stories of the experiences of the people and what they ...

The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake remains one of the most devastating natural disasters in American history. In this video, we examine the destruction it caused and its lasting impact.

A 2.9-magnitude quake hit near Fairview in the San Francisco Bay Area, with over 800 people reporting it felt as far as West Sacramento and Santa Cruz.

The goal is to determine whether it’s safe to build taller structures using cold-formed steel — a strong, lightweight, ...

On July 21, 1952, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Kern County was strongly felt in the Valley, shaking residents ...

In California, where the next "Big One" is an always-looming threat, some lessons learned from the 1925 Santa Barbara quake resonate even 100 years later, experts say.