A worldwide Android smartphone-based earthquake detection and early warning system can detect seismic activity in real time.

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,

How Does an Earthquake Occur? It is crucial to understand how earthquakes occur to mitigate the associated risks. Earthquakes happen when the tectonic plates inside the Earth move.

A seismologist from Seattle discussed recent volcanic activity across the United States. Here's what you should know.

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'

Eventually, this pressure releases suddenly, causing an earthquake. This explains how earthquakes happen, but predicting exactly when they will strike is still incredibly difficult.

While rare, Redding does get earthquakes strong enough for us to feel. Here's why Shasta and Siskiyou counties and the north Sacramento Valley shakes.

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

Discover interesting facts about how big earthquakes can get, why earthquakes happen, and why they're so hard to predict.

The anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake is happening this year on the same day as the Great ShakeOut in California.