Prior to Tuesday’s earthquake, the 10 largest earthquakes since 1900 were ... Multiple aftershocks as strong as 6.9 magnitude were recorded. Several locations advised evacuations, but no major ...

The largest recorded earthquake in United States history was the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake, which struck on March 27, 1964, and registered magnitude 9.2 on the moment magnitude scale, according to ...

HONOLULU (AP) — One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded sent a tsunami crashing into a Russian port and smaller waves barreling across the Pacific to the Americas and south to New Zealand.

Scientists have identified a previously unknown seismic phenomenon that was likely responsible for Europe’s largest recorded earthquake that struck Lisbon in 1755, killing tens of thousands.

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA - A 2.0 magnitude quake was recorded near Big Bear City Monday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey ...