The response to the emergency appeal for Myanmar has been inspiring, with £2.3 million raised in Scotland and £26m UK wide, ...

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

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.

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 ...

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.

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

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

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.

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] ...