Seismic activity plays a crucial role in understanding Earth's geological processes, from monitoring natural hazards to imaging subsurface structures. Traditional earthquake detection relies on ...

Scientists are transforming fiber optic networks into seismic sensors to enhance earthquake detection and alerts.

KOBE (Kyodo) -- The western Japan city of Kobe and nearby areas on Friday marked the 30th anniversary of the magnitude-7.3 earthquake that killed over 6,400 people, with many hoping to keep alive ...

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck a municipality in Southern Leyte on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

A small earthquake that startled residents near Richmond, Virginia, this week is a reminder that the East Coast is not exempt from the dangers of temblors. The 2.8 quake hit about 6 miles ...

Wednesday update: The U.S. Geological Survey reported early Wednesday that another small earthquake had shaken part of the Richmond area. At 2:50 a.m., there was a magnitude 2.3 earthquake ...

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A magnitude 2.8 earthquake rattled the Short ...

A small earthquake shook Henrico County in Virginia Tuesday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake happened about 5:28 p.m. and had a magnitude of 2.8, which is ...

Fentale mountain is distinctive, with smoke billowing from the top. Nearly two weeks ago, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck the region. The vibration from the quake was felt in nearby ...

A small earthquake shook the ground in Virginia northwest of Richmond on Tuesday evening, causing no immediate reports of damage or injury but prompting a response from Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Yet another earthquake has rattled South Central Texas. It’s becoming an increasingly common occurrence in a region that rarely reported quakes in decades past, and some say the oil industry is ...