When it does, it releases energy in a burst, which causes the shaking of an earthquake. Earthquakes happen most often where tectonic plates meet. Tectonic plates are pieces of crust that fit ...

Earthquakes have been recorded in almost every part of the state, but there are clusters where they are more common, particularly in West Texas. The region has the most fault zones in the state ...

Repeated earthquakes are rattling Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini. Scientists say the quakes aren't related to a slight ...

An earthquake was felt in New England this morning. T​his is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

it wasn't among the strongest earthquakes to hit in the country, but the unique geographical makeup of the East Coast meant it was felt much farther and wider than the more common West Coast quakes.

South Carolina’s second earthquake of the year was confirmed Friday morning. A 2.0-magnitude earthquake hit near Elgin, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Friday’s earthquake was ...

Schools will remain closed on Monday, and people on the island are being instructed to drain swimming pools, avoid large ...

"We're still conducting a full assessment," Catig said. Earthquakes are common in the Philippines, which is located in the Pacific Ocean's "Ring of Fire", where volcanic activity and earthquakes ...

New England felt its third earthquake of the week early Sunday morning, as aftershocks continue following a Maine-based quake ...

The earthquake, which struck just after 10 a.m., was centered about 6 miles southeast of York Harbor. Its effects were felt as far north as Bangor and south as New York City.