Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes near Kumamoto, Japan

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes near Kumamoto Japan at a depth of 7 kilometers, the UGSG reported.

Strong 6.5 earthquake kills 9, injures 800 in Japan

A still shocked resident from a town in southern Japan recounted his terror the previous night as he examined the damage Friday from a powerful earthquake that brought down buildings and left nine people dead.

Two earthquakes above magnitude 3 shake up Southern California

Two earthquakes, one 3.5 and 3.2 magnitude rattled parts of Southern California, but there have been no reports of damage or injury.

Cluster of small earthquakes shakes-up Huntington Beach

The second of two earthquakes to shake the Huntington Beach area struck this morning, authorities said.

Seismologist Lucy Jones to retire after 33-years with USGS

Seismologist Lucy Jones, who for years has made earthquakes understandable to Southlanders and perhaps a tad less scary, is retiring from the U.S. Geological Survey after a 33-year tenure.

Powerful 7.8 magnitude quake hits off Indonesia, tsunami warning issued

A powerful, shallow earthquake hit off the southwestern coast of Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday and could trigger a tsunami, officials said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Internet on Fire Over Earthquake Buzz?

The internet is awash is rumor and chat that some carbon monoxide cloud over the West Coast that's exploded onto the scene is a predictor of a big quake coming. The thinking is that gas burps out of the ground and into the air and that's a predictor.

4.8M earthquake strikes near Bakersfield

At 4:20pm on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, a 4.8 earthquake struck 22 miles west-north west of Bakersfield, California. The preliminary report indicated that the earthquake was a 4.9 magnitude earthquake.  There have been no initial reports of damage.   

3.9 preliminary magnitude quake hits 5 miles WSW of Ludlow, CA

A 3.9 preliminary magnitude earthquake hits five miles WSW of the Ludlow area Monday in San Bernardino County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

4.8 Magnitude earthquake in central California

At approximately 3:04pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, a 4.8M earthquake (prelim 5.3M) occurred in central California between Yosemite and Death Valley National Parks, centered near city of Big Pine. There are no initial reports of damage at this time.  

Researchers want people to use an app to help predict earthquakes

Are you ready for the next big earthquake? Researchers want to help warn you of one before it hits and they want your help.

M-6.6 earthquake reported off of Jalisco, Mexico

A preliminary magnitude-6.9 earthquake was reported Thursday morning off the western coast of Jalisco, Mexico.

4.5 earthquake shakes area northwest of Banning, California

At 6:42am Wednesday morning, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes 4-miles north/northwest of Banning, California.

6.7 magnitude quake hits India's northeast

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit India's remote northeast region before dawn on Monday, causing damage to some buildings but there was no immediate word on casualties.

4.3 Magnitude earthquake shakes northwest of Barstow

At 10:30am Sunday morning, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake shakes near Johannesburg, California. Johannesburg is located northwest of Barstow. 

4.0 earthquake strikes in Central California near West Bishop

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 shook Central California near the town of West Bishop on Thursday morning

3.1-magnitude earthquake hits near Newport Beach

A preliminary 3.1-magnitude earthquake hit Sunday afternoon near Newport Beach, according the U.S. Geological Survey.  

Small 3.0 Earthquake in Borrego Springs, California

A 3.0 M earthquake has been reported 6 miles east of Borrego Springs in Southern California.