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An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck off the coast of Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands region on Monday, the country's geophysics agency said, adding there was no tsunami potential.
Iowa’s southern counties are on alert as the New Madrid Seismic Zone, known for massive earthquakes, looms nearby, ...
The fault has moved the curbs as much as a handspan, around 18 centimeters, since the time they were installed, up to 60 ...
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There have been two earthquakes recorded across the Central Virginia area in the past week, which might prompt some residents to ask — why does this happen?
A recent report reveals the spots most vulnerable to earthquakes, with California dominating the top 10.
Californians have long dreaded the 'Big One'. But growing fears of a deadly earthquake are no longer confined to just the Golden State. Here experts reveal the worst 'time bomb' zones in the US ...
A screenshot of the 'seismic zones' in France (Credit: French environment ministry) The map ranks areas based on the risk of seismic activity - from 0 (very low risk) to 5 (very high risk).
Delhi is classified under Zone IV of India's seismic map, indicating a history of moderate earthquakes . The earthquake's epicentre was located in Delhi, at a shallow depth of just 5 km, which ...
If you think you’re safe from earthquakes because you don’t live on the West Coast, think again. One of the most dangerous earthquake zones in the country is right in the heartland, and can ...
Missouri's New Madrid Seismic Zone is in the news after the National Guard held drills in downtown St. Louis about a potential magnitude 8.4 earthquake. Here's why.
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake Monday morning struck near Somonauk, Illinois, a small town in DeKalb County, according to the United States Geological Survey.