Earthquakes
Earthquakes are powerful natural phenomena that occur due to the sudden release of energy within the Earth's crust, often caused by tectonic plate movements. These seismic events can lead to widespread destruction, triggering tsunamis, landslides, and structural collapses. The severity of an earthquake is measured using the Richter scale or Moment Magnitude Scale (Mw), while its impact varies based on depth, location, and local infrastructure resilience. Understanding the causes and effects of earthquakes is crucial for preparedness, mitigation, and response strategies. Learn how seismic activity influences our world, the science behind plate tectonics, and how communities can stay safe before, during, and after an earthquake.
Moderate Earthquake Shakes San Francisco Bay Area
Bay Area Residents Awake to 4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Near Berkeley Published: September 23, 2025, 04:30 EDT Residents across the San...
Read moreDetails
Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Turkey’s Balikesir Province, Killing 1 and Damaging Buildings
Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Balikesir, Turkey, Leaving 1 Dead and Causing Widespread Damage Published Time: 08-10-2025, 14:30 BALIKESIR, TURKEY —...
Read moreDetails
Minor Earthquake Rattles New York Area, No Damage Reported
3.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New York Region, Causes No Major Damage Written: August 3, 2025, 21:00 (U.S. Eastern Time) A small...
Read moreDetails
Over 1,800 Earthquakes Rock Japan’s Tokara Islands, Forcing Mass Evacuations
Quakes Rattle Japan’s Tokara Islands, Forcing Mass Evacuation and Leaving a Skeleton Crew Behind AKUSEKIJIMA, Japan — July 12, 2025 More than three‑quarters...
Read moreDetails
Trapped and Forgotten: Survivors of Myanmar’s Deadly Earthquake Speak Out
“The Smell of Death Still Lingers”: Myanmar’s Earthquake Survivors Grapple with Devastation, Despair — and Abandonment Sagaing, Myanmar — A...
Read moreDetails
Before and After: The Devastating Impact of Myanmar’s 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake
Before and After: Satellite Images Show the Devastating Impact of Myanmar’s 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake On Friday, Myanmar was rocked by a...
Read moreDetails
Voices from the Rubble: Myanmar’s Struggle After the Quake
Voices Emerge from Quake-Damaged Myanmar: A Nation in Crisis A devastating earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, intensifying the suffering in...
Read moreDetails
Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 After Powerful Earthquake Strikes Myanmar
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,000, More Casualties Expected as Rescue Efforts Intensify A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar...
Read moreDetails
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand, Hundreds Feared Dead
Massive Earthquake Devastates Myanmar and Thailand: Hundreds Feared Dead A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread destruction...
Read moreDetails
Massive 7.7-Magnitude Quake Rocks Myanmar and Thailand, Causing Widespread Destruction
Massive Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand, Killing at Least Three and Causing Widespread Devastation A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar...
Read moreDetails
