There's a chance even more earthquakes will occur in the same area, a USGS research geologist told Newsweek.

Northern Japan was shaken by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in April 2026, but images purportedly showing extensive damage caused by the tremor in fact show the aftermath of quakes that rocked the country’s western coast in 2024 and the south in 2016.

When most people think of earthquakes, they imagine collapsed buildings, cracked roads, and dramatic images of destruction. Yet not all earthquakes produce visible surface damage. In fact, many seismic events occur deep underground or release energy in ...

An new innovative building design reduces the impact of earthquakes by absorbing energy and protecting structures from severe damage.

RIDGECREST, Calif. -- The road to recovery continued Monday after two massive earthquakes rocked the Ridgecrest area, where some residents were sleeping in tents - too traumatized from the destruction and aftershocks to sleep inside their homes. Ridgecrest ...

After temporarily suspending underground operations at the Cadia mine, in Australia, on April 15 owing to seismic activity following a regional earthquake, global gold miner Newmont Corporation’s inspections have indicated minimal damage to underground areas.

There are 15,000 known fault lines in Southern California, yet only about 10% of households have earthquake insurance, according to the Department of Insurance. Standard homeowner's insurance does not cover earthquake damage. The Northridge Quake of 1994 ...

SPARTA, N.C. — Sparta, NC is no stranger to earthquakes. It's been a while, but another one hit, even though small, on Friday afternoon. The USGS reports a 2.2 magnitude around 12:15pm in the area. According to the US Geological Survey, there was a minor ...

The recent cluster of earthquakes in the Midlands and Lowcountry is serving as a reminder that while wind and water dominate most homeowners’ worries, seismic damage can be just as costly — and it’s not covered by a standard homeowners policy.

India, May 2 -- The Saturday afternoon earthquake, which registered 5.2 on the Richter scale, struck Tual City, creating anxiety throughout eastern Indonesia. The tremor struck at 3:57 pm local time as authorities monitored the area for aftershocks and damage assessment.