Earthquakes

Hawaii earthquake: Big Island rocked by 5.7-magnitude quake: USGS

The USGS said the Hawaii earthquake was felt as far as Honolulu on the island of Oahu.

Rare earthquake reported off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida

A rare earthquake was reported off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Oklahoma earthquake: 5.1 magnitude quake felt statewide

The initial earthquake in Oklahoma was followed by at least eight smaller temblors through Saturday morning.

VIDEO: California earthquake rattles 2 cuddling cats in Riverside

A video showed two cuddling cats being woken up by the California earthquake. A preliminary 4.2-magnitude 'quake was reported near San Bernardino.

Earthquake in NYC reported, linked to Roosevelt Island 'explosion' reports

An earthquake was reported in New York City and may have prompted reports of an explosion on Roosevelt Island. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 1.7 magnitude earthquake near Astoria, Queens.

Earthquakes in Japan leave at least 57 dead, destroy buildings along western coast

Japanese officials are warning people in some areas to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area on Monday.

East Coast earthquakes: The biggest ones through the years

Within the last 50 years, there have been more than 400 earthquakes of 3.5 magnitude or greater recorded in eastern North America.

Japan earthquakes: At least 4 confirmed dead as tsunami warning lowered

The earthquakes in Japan today, the largest of which had a magnitude of 7.6, started a fire and collapsed buildings on the west coast of the main island, Honshu.

Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come.

Indonesia's Papua region jolted by 6.5 magnitude earthquake

A powerful earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua early Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

Slight earthquakes shake Big Island in Hawaii and Puget Sound region, no damage reported

Hundreds of people reported feeling minor earthquakes of similar intensity on Hawaii's Big Island and on the Olympic Peninsula northwest of Seattle, but no damage was reported.

Hundreds of earthquakes rattle summit of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.

Afghanistan earthquake: Death toll hits 2K as survivors search for victims in rubble

Men dug through rubble with their bare hands and shovels in western Afghanistan on Sunday after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit a densely populated area near Herat.

Moroccan community in Arizona mourns with loved ones back home after deadly earthquake

There's a tight-knit Moroccan community living in the Phoenix area, and many are waiting for news on family and friends following a devastating and deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake.

Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people

A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 2,000 people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in major cities.

More than a dozen earthquakes rock Southern California amid Tropical Storm Hilary

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California as Tropical Storm Hilary approached followed by at least 17 aftershocks ranging from 2.5 to 3.9-magnitude.

Did you feel it? Earthquake reported in Yavapai County

An earthquake has been reported in Chino Valley, Arizona.

Alaska earthquake triggers brief tsunami warning, sends people scrambling to shelters

The 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck about 65 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska.

Preliminary 6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Mexico coast

It was centered in the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez, about 81 miles east of the resort of Cabo San Lucas.

Preliminary 3.2-magnitude earthquake reported in Sierra Madre

A pair of small earthquakes were reported in Los Angeles County late Thursday afternoon.

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