Hundreds of small earthquakes strike Riverside County this weekend

A series of small earthquakes struck the Riverside County city of Glen Avon this weekend, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

More than 30 earthquakes hit Southern California town on Friday

A swarm of small earthquakes struck the Riverside County city of Glen Avon on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

What The Hal? Surviving the Earthquake (3-part series)

The 1906 San Francisco Quake is one of the most powerful on record in California. Since then, there have been dozens of strong quakes that have caused widespread damage and loss of life - from the Northridge Quake in Southern California to the Loma Prieta Quake in Northern California. Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones reminds us that quakes can be sudden and unpredictable, but preparing for them can remove some of the danger.

Powerful 7.5-magnitude quake hits southern Ecuador

A very powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck southern Ecuador in the early hours of Friday close to the country's border with Peru, although no immediate reports of possible casualties or damage were available.

Series of earthquakes hit San Bernardino County

Multiple earthquakes shook an area of San Bernardino County early Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). 

Earthquake hits southern Mexico, sways buildings in capital

MEXICO CITY (AP) - A strong earthquake has struck in southern Mexico, causing tall buildings to sway hundreds of miles away in the capital. The U.S. Geological Survey says Friday's quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 and was centered about 12 miles from Tapachula in the southern state of Chiapas. Some people have evacuated offices along a central boulevard in Mexico City.

6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes coast of Japan

A strong earthquake hit near southern Japan on Tuesday, shaking buildings, but there were no reports of injuries or damage. No tsunami was expected.

Preliminary 3.1 magnitude earthquake shakes near La Verne, CA

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.1 has struck 2.5 miles north of La Verne, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The incident occured at 6:05pm PT on Friday, October 26, 2018. No initial reports of damage have been reported.

Drop, cover and hold: Millions take part in Great ShakeOut Drill

The annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill was held Thursday, with people in the Southland and around the globe encouraged to drop, cover and hold to test their level of preparedness for a major temblor.

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The Great Shake Out in Los Angeles.

Earthquake strikes near San Bernardino

A small earthquake Thursday morning struck a portion of San Bernardino County.

5.8 quake hits off the coast of Northern California

A 5.8 quake hit off the coast of Northern California on Thursday morning.  The quake hit 173 kilometers west of Ferndale which is near Eureka. 

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake: Shallow quake rattles the Southland

A shallow magnitude 4.0 earthquake was reported Thursday morning just 10 miles from Corona, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Tsunami watch canceled for California after magnitude-7.9 earthquake off Alaska

A tsunami watch for the West Coast was issued Tuesday in response to a magnitude 7.9 earthquake in Alaska but later canceled when it became clear that no huge waves would materialize.

You could win a $3K grant to retrofit your home against earthquakes

Is your home earthquake ready? Southern California homeowners could win up to $3,000 toward an earthquake retrofit on their home.

The Northridge Earthquake: 24-years later, what have we learned

24 years ago today - a deadly earthquake nearly leveled Northridge and caused damage throughout the San Fernando Valley.

A preliminary 3.1 magnitude earthquake shakes near Ontario

A preliminary 3.1 magnitude earthquake shaked the Ontario, California area around 5:35pm on Sunday evening, December 31, 2017. The center of the quake was 2.5 miles south/southeast of the city of Ontario.