While no one knows for sure when the next big earthquake might hit, San Francisco says it's getting ready. On Wednesday, the city's building inspection commission passed a new piece of legislation ...

Scientists warn of an impending "Great Himalayan Earthquake," potentially exceeding magnitude 8, posing a significant threat ...

Standard home insurance doesn’t cover earthquakes, but paying extra for earthquake insurance isn’t just for Californians.

UCSD’s Englekirk Structural Engineering Center is testing a 10-story cold steel-form structure on the world’s largest shake ...

While no building can be completely earthquake-proof, Petco Park was constructed to meet the highest standards for earthquake resistance.

The tremors were felt as far as 2,000 km away in Hanoi, Vietnam, and even in Bangkok, Thailand, where a skyscraper under construction collapsed. This article explores the causes of the earthquake, the ...

The temblor was detected near Julian, California. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.

On April 13, 1949, a massive 6.7 magnitude earthquake rattled western Washington. Eight people were killed, and numerous ...

A heartwarming video shows a student carrying his disabled classmate on his back during an earthquake evacuation. The clip ...

We all try to do our best to get ourselves to safety during an earthquake. “We all ran outside; phew, you know! Quick; really quick!” Elise Ha, a salon owner in Ramona, said.

First off, what should you do at the first sign of an earthquake? Drop, cover, and hold on. You want to get under a desk or table if you can. Make sure to cover your head and your neck. If you’re ...

When a 7.7 magnitude earthquake destroyed her family’s home in Myanmar, US-based international student Hope Pann felt ...