According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the quake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 struck off the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture at 6:29 a.m. local time, the latest in a ...

A new kind of earthquake has been detected in western Canada, one that shakes the ground slower and longer than typical ...

More than 800 tremors have shaken the southwestern Tokara Islands over the past 11 days, including a 5.6-magnitude quake on Wednesday.

So what’s the science behind what happens to cause an earthquake? Here’s a look at the anatomy of the New Jersey quake and try to explain the why and how of it all.

People in B.C. regularly have earthquake drills at school and work, trying to prepare for what’s known as “the big one.” The ...

The magnitude-7.7 earthquake that hit Myanmar on 28 March has killed at least 2,700 people, with the final death toll expected to be much higher. The quake appears to have been a rare type known ...

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.

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 centred in the Sagaing region near the Myanmar city of Mandalay caused extensive damage in that country and also shook neighbouring Thailand on Friday.

Explanation: Faults are fractures in the Earth's crust where blocks of rock move, causing earthquakes. 7. The largest ...

GK Quiz on Earthquake: From the science behind seismic waves to the deadliest earthquakes in history, this set of questions is perfect for learners of all ages. Each question is designed to make ...

A Summerville-area home was damaged by the 1886 earthquake. ... The Summerville Light, an iconic local ghost story, might finally have an explanation. By Jonah Chester [email protected] ...