Subduction zones produce the world's largest earthquakes. These quakes occur when friction between the two plates causes them ...

A strong, 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck in the Solomon Sea on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey. A “tsunami threat” was issued for some parts of the coast of Papua New ...

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Southern California was jolted Monday morning by a strong earthquake near San Diego. The earthquake, at ...

A major, 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Myanmar on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. At a depth of about six miles, the quake was relatively shallow, which made it ...

Historic earthquakes have caused billions of dollars in damage, with significant seismic events presenting a hazard to both life and property. A 2023 report released by the U.S. Geological Survey ...

A tsunami warning has been lifted for Tonga after a strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the Pacific Island country. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially warned of potential hazardous ...

More than 1,600 people have died after a powerful earthquake hit Myanmar and rattled Thailand, but the extent of the casualties is still emerging as crews try to find people who are missing.

as it features in the red zone with a high risk of earthquakes on the Global Seismic Risk Map. The Sagaing Fault is an important earthquake-prone fault in Myanmar, running from central to northern ...

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