S. population is "somewhat likely" to experience a damaging earthquake in the coming decades, according to recently published seismic hazard models. Let's be real, most Americans think earthquakes only happen in California.

The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran has raised suspicions about potential nuclear tests by the United States, despite official denials. Recent unusual seismic activity, including 16 tremors near the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada,

SAN FRANCISCO – Was that an earthquake you just felt or merely a big truck rumbling by? You don't have to wonder – the U.S. Geological Survey is on the case and can almost immediately tell you whether there's been an earthquake nearby. You can also be ...

The first earthquake struck while the town was still asleep. Around 2:00 am on Dec. 16, 1811, New Madrid—a small frontier settlement of 400 people on land now located in Missouri—was jolted awake. Panicked townsfolk fled their homes as buildings ...