(NEXSTAR) – An 8.8 magnitude earthquake – one of the most powerful in recorded history – struck off the coast of Russia Tuesday, prompting tsunami watches and warnings around the globe. But how does ...

Earthquakes have a way of changing everything in a moment. When massive tectonic plates grind, slip, or catch against each other, the energy they release can redraw coastlines, send waves across ...

The first “Big One” earthquake in more than a decade has rattled the world. What if it had happened anywhere else? Say, ...

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake — one of the most powerful ever recorded — struck off the coast of eastern Russia late Tuesday, causing intense shaking for minutes, rattling windows and damaging ...

The East Bay Area has been rattled by a cluster earthquakes in recent weeks. According to KQED, more than 150 earthquakes ...

A new study suggests Alaska could get 10–120 seconds of warning before major quakes, with more seismic stations adding up to 15 extra seconds. Researchers emphasize challenges like harsh winters, ...

A 2.7-magnitude earthquake hit New Jersey, near NYC, on Tuesday, following a 3.0-magnitude quake on Saturday. According to the USGS, the earthquake struck at 12:11 p.m. ET near Hillsdale. So far, no ...