New research uncovers a surprising clue in earthquake forecasting: tiny curved scratches on fault planes. These marks reveal ...

This week was the USGS Northern California Earthquake Hazards Workshop (NCEHW). I joined other earthquake hazards professionals for three days of virtual talks and discussions about the latest ...

Bedford experienced a bit of shaking on Monday morning from an earthquake centered off the coast of York Harbor, ME.

Jan. 26, 2025, marks 325 years since the last great earthquake on the Cascadia subduction zone. It’s a time to reflect on what we’ve learned about this largest fault system in the lower 48 states ...

N​early 75% of the country is at risk for a potentially damaging earthquake, according to a recently updated USGS map.

A 2019 report found the bridge built in 1985 would not meet the current seismic code. "Given the increased seismic hazard and potential ... him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter ...

While areas of Los Angeles County are still under mandatory evacuation orders, Southern California gets a "much-needed" reprieve from fire weather conditions. But, the break will likely be short ...

A recent earthquake in the Victor Valley got the attention of some residents in Lucerne Valley and the surrounding area. The 2.6 magnitude earthquake at a depth of just over 4 miles was reported ...

These two earthquakes came in 1934 and 1950. The map below shows some larger earthquakes in the region from 1908 to 2025. The Eurasian-Indian plate boundary cuts across the northernmost parts of ...

More than 130 earthquakes were registered Tuesday at ... "Extensive research, along with hazard assessments and contingency planning, was conducted during the 2014–2015 eruption, which will ...