Every hour, earthquakes take place somewhere on Earth as tectonic plates gradually move. This movement causes stress to build up over time, which is eventually released in a sudden jolt. While most ...

The 1999 magnitude 7.7 quake killed 2,415 people, damaged buildings around the island of 23 million people and led to ...

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Santorini, Greece, the latest in a series of temblors near the popular tourist ...

Sophie Coulson, assistant professor in Earth science at the University of New Hampshire, was preparing for class when a 3.8-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of York, Maine, near what Coulson ...

For building owners managing thousands of properties the risk posed by earthquakes is a significant concern. Rapid response ...

AS Jamaica experiences an increase in seismic activity, Flow is ensuring its safety monitors are well-prepared. In observance of Earthquake Awareness Month, the company recently hosted a ...

A series of earthquakes near Santorini, Greece has prompted tourists to flee the area and the country to declare a state of ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaicans are being urged to familiarise themselves with the layout of their homes in the dark as a crucial step in earthquake preparedness and general safety. This advice ...

better response times and coordination and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety. Schools and workplaces hold earthquake drills, while cellphones buzz whenever a strong ...

Japan experiences more earthquakes than any country. But its transit system remains remarkably safe. The bullet train, for ...

The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred Saturday around 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time with an epicenter about 129 miles southwest of George Town, the capital of the Cayman ...