For U.S. earthquake scientists, Japan's 'megaquake' warning renewed worries about when and how to warn the public if they find clues that the 'big one' might be coming for the West COast.

Earthquakes are powerful natural events capable of immense destruction in a matter of seconds. While scientists continue to ...

Governor Gavin Newsom says he signed a state of emergency declaration after a 7.0 earthquake hit NorCal near Humboldt and Del Norte Counties.

People from inland San Diego County to the Los Angeles County coast felt the earth move beneath them Monday morning when a magnitude-5.2 earthquake struck San Diego County. And, many received ...

Natural disasters have affected nearly 90% of U.S. counties since 2013, and while many households know about preparing emergency kits, a recent FEMA survey found a large drop in how many people ...

St. George • Seismologists and public safety officials don’t want anyone to get rattled in the aftermath of the 4.5 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Utah Sunday, but they do want ...

The series of earthquakes is the first major swarm of seismic events since 2009. Is it safe if you’re planning on visiting?

SEATTLE — Get ready to ShakeOut. This year's International ShakeOut Day is Oct. 17. At 10:17 a.m., millions of people around the world will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or ...

St. George • Seismologists and public safety officials don’t want anyone to get rattled in the aftermath of the 4.5 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Utah Sunday, but they do want ...