Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes off the coast of Northern California

At approximately 6:50am Pacific Time on Thursday, December 8th, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook the Northern California area - centered 104 miles off the coast of Ferndale, California, according to the USGS. No reports of damage have been initially reported.

Official: 40 to 50 buildings damaged in Oklahoma quake

Dozens of buildings sustained "substantial damage" after a 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck an Oklahoma town that's home to one of the world's key oil hubs, but officials said Monday that no damage has been reported at the oil terminal.

Train for the 'big one' in the 'Great California ShakeOut'

Millions of Southland residents and millions more across the state and around the world are expected to "drop, cover and hold on" Thursday for an annual earthquake preparedness drill aimed at ensuring people are ready for the "big one."

Dr. Kate Scharer of the USGS discusses the heightened earthquake alert

San Bernardino City Hall closed Monday and Tuesday. It's because the city is operating with an ’abundance of caution’ regarding the result of an elevated earthquake risk.

Heightened earthquake alert issued for Southern California

Southern California residents should remain on heightened alert until Tuesday for the increased possibility of a major earthquake, officials said.

3.1 earthquake rattles areas north of Gardena

A small earthquake rattled the area around Gardena on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

USGS: Strong magnitude 7.1 quake off the New Zealand coast

The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting a strong magnitude 7.1 earthquake about 100 miles (160 kilometers) off the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island.

Aftershock damage could block access to quake zone

The mayor of Amatrice, Italy says aftershock damage to two roads threatens to isolate the quake-struck town.

Powerful earthquake shakes central Myanmar

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 shook central Myanmar on Wednesday, knocking glasses off tables and sending people running out of buildings in the country's largest city.

New data shows large movement around San Andreas earthquake fault

For the first time, scientists have produced a computer image showing huge sections of California rising and sinking around the San Andreas fault -- the result of seismic strain that will be ultimately released in a large earthquake, it was reported Wednesday.

3.1 earthquake rattles areas south of Big Bear City

A small 3.1 earthquake has rattled parts of Southern California, but there have been no reports of damage or injury.

3.2 earthquake rattles areas southeast of Yucca Valley

A small 3.2 earthquake has rattled parts of Southern California, but there have been no reports of damage or injury.

3.1M earthquake at miles from Borrego Springs

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake was reported minutes ago about 15 miles east of Anza, California, and 14 miles north, northwest of Borrego Springs, California, according to USGS.

Strong 5.2M earthquake, several aftershocks rock SoCal

A strong and very shallow earthquake struck Friday in Anza Borrego Desert State Park in northern San Diego County, followed by several aftershocks, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. 

3.0 earthquake rattles areas southwest of Imperial

A small 3.0 earthquake has rattled parts of Southern California, but there have been no reports of damage or injury.

San Andreas fault earthquake warning: 'Locked loaded and ready to roll'

Thomas Jordan, Director of the Southern California Earthquake Center describes the southern portion of the San Andreas fault as quote - "locked, loaded and ready to roll."

3.3 earthquake rattles areas east-southeast of Hemet

A small 3.3 earthquake has rattled parts of Southern California, but there have been no reports of damage or injury.