An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface.

“Brains don’t function well under stress, and we are likely to revert to the instinct to run, which is one of the worst things to do in an earthquake,” says seismologist Alison Bird, the Liaison & ...

At least 10 people, including two children, have died as a 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Dhaka and other parts of ...

· According to the American Red Cross, the best practice during an earthquake is the “Drop-Cover-Hold On” method. Drop to the ...

A strong earthquake jolted West Bengal, triggering panic across several districts. Learn the essential safety steps to follow ...

Mayor Garcetti has made several moves to improve LA’s earthquake preparedness on the eve of the anniversary of the 1994 Northridge quake. The city has teamed with a US geological survey seismologist ...