Earthquakes
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May 26, 2023, 12:32 PM

Strong earthquake shakes eastern Japan; no tsunami warning

A strong earthquake has shaken Tokyo and other areas of eastern Japan, but no tsunami warning was issued
May 26, 2023, 12:32 PM
Strong earthquake shakes eastern Japan; no tsunami warning
May 19, 2023, 10:37 AM

Minor earthquake shakes residents near New York City

A 2.2 magnitude impacted the New York metro area around 1:50 a.m., according to the United States Geological Service.
May 19, 2023, 10:37 AM
Minor earthquake shakes residents near New York City
1 month ago

UC San Diego researchers use earthquake simulator to study seismic safety

Engineers tested a 10-story building design on an earthquake shake table against 6.7 and 7.7 magnitude earthquake simulations.
1 month ago
UC San Diego researchers use earthquake simulator to study seismic safety
3 months ago

6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Ecuador

The earthquake occurred Saturday afternoon off the coast of Ecuador, leaving at least 12 people dead, authorities said.
3 months ago
6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Ecuador
3 months ago

At least 12 dead after 6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Ecuador

At least 12 people are dead after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Ecuador Saturday, authorities said.
3 months ago
Death toll rises after earthquake strikes off coast of Ecuador
3 months ago

LA County will update its building codes after earthquake devastates Turkey, Syria

Los Angeles County is moving to update its building code and require all high-rise, non-ductile concrete buildings be retrofitted.
3 months ago
LA County will update its building codes after earthquake devastates Turkey, Syria
4 months ago

The death toll in Turkey and Syria surpassing 33,000

Turkish officials issuing dozens of arrest warrants to more than 130 people allegedly involved in the construction of now collapsed buildings.
4 months ago
The death toll in Turkey and Syria surpassing 33,000
4 months ago

US search teams arrive in quake zone

New video shows teams racing to save people trapped under the rubble in Turkey, including a newborn. ABC News’ Lionel Moise reports.
4 months ago
US search teams arrive in quake zone
4 months ago

Death toll rising after earthquakes in southeast Turkey, Syria

ABC News' Patrick Reevell reports on the devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria, leaving thousands dead and thousands more trapped in the rubble.
4 months ago
Death toll rising after earthquakes in southeast Turkey, Syria
4 months ago

3.8 magnitude earthquake rattles suburbs of Buffalo, New York

"It felt like a car hit my house in Buffalo," a local official said.
4 months ago
3.8 magnitude earthquake rattles suburbs of Buffalo, New York
4 months ago

4.2 magnitude earthquake strikes near Malibu, California

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Malibu, California, at about 2 a.m. on Wednesday, officials said.
4 months ago
4.2 magnitude earthquake strikes near Malibu
5 months ago

2nd earthquake in 2 weeks shakes Northern California

An earthquake shook Northern California on New Year's Day, striking in the same area where a tremor killed two people less than two weeks ago, according to authorities.
5 months ago
2nd earthquake in 2 weeks shakes Northern California
6 months ago

Thousands still without power after quake

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as crews rush to restore power to customers following the 6.4 magnitude quake.
6 months ago
Thousands still without power after quake
6 months ago

2 dead as 6.4-magnitude earthquake leaves California town a 'total mess'

A California town is a "total mess" following a 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the coast, according to local officials.
6 months ago
2 dead as 6.4-magnitude earthquake leaves town a 'total mess'
6 months ago

Deadly quake hits California

Two people have died and thousands are without running water after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked northern parts of the state. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii has new images of the damage.
6 months ago
Deadly quake hits California
6 months ago

Thousands without power after 6.4-magnitude earthquake hits California

At least two people have died from medical emergencies during Tuesday morning’s quake and 12 people have been injured.
6 months ago
Thousands without power after 6.4-magnitude earthquake hits California
6 months ago

'It felt like a truck hit my house': California emergency official

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Humboldt County Emergency Services Director Ryan Derby about the condition of the Northern California county after a deadly 6.4 magnitude earthquake.
6 months ago
'It felt like a truck hit my house': California emergency official
6 months ago

2 dead in California earthquake

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Northern California rattled residents, damaged buildings and killed two people, according to officials.
6 months ago
2 dead in California earthquake
6 months ago

Northern California rocked by ‘notable’ magnitude 6.4 earthquake

A rural town in northern California was rattled by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake on Tuesday morning.
6 months ago
Northern California rocked by ‘notable’ magnitude 6.4 earthquake
6 months ago

6.4-magnitude earthquake hits California coast

ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth reports on the quake, which struck the northern coast of California early Tuesday morning.
6 months ago
6.4-magnitude earthquake hits California coast
6 months ago

Northern California rocked by ‘notable’ magnitude 6.4 earthquake

A rural town in northern California was rattled by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake on Tuesday morning.
6 months ago
Northern California rocked by ‘notable’ magnitude 6.4 earthquake
6 months ago

Major earthquake hits Northern California coast

At least two injuries and widespread damage were reported following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday.
6 months ago
Major earthquake hits Northern California coast
7 months ago

Death toll from Indonesia earthquake rises to 271 as search effort intensifies

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's main island of Java island on Monday, killing hundreds of people.
7 months ago
Death toll from Indonesia earthquake rises to 271 as search effort intensifies
7 months ago

Child rescued from earthquake rubble

Responders in Indonesia were able to save a child from under rubble two days after a 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit the country.
7 months ago
Child rescued from earthquake rubble
7 months ago

Strong earthquake hits Japan, at least 97 injured and 4 deaths reported

A strong earthquake was felt in Japan, occurring off the coast from Fukushima.
7 months ago
Strong earthquake hits Japan, at least 97 injured and 4 deaths reported
7 months ago

Death toll from Indonesia earthquake rises to 260

At least 260 people are dead and more than 1,000 injured after the 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck the island of Java on Monday.
7 months ago
Death toll from Indonesia earthquake rises to 260
7 months ago

Powerful earthquake kills at least 46 in Indonesia

At least 46 people have died and about 700 have been injured after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Java island on Monday.
7 months ago
Powerful earthquake kills at least 46 in Indonesia
7 months ago

5.4 magnitude earthquake hits western Texas, southern New Mexico

The magnitude 5.4 earthquake that rattled western Texas occurred in a region that has seen more than 100 earthquakes since 2018, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
7 months ago
5.4 magnitude earthquake hits western Texas, southern New Mexico
7 months ago

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits portions of Texas, New Mexico

The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that a 5.5 magnitude earthquake has hit portions of Texas and New Mexico.
7 months ago
5.5 magnitude earthquake hits portions of Texas, New Mexico
7 months ago

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits near coast of Tonga

A tsunami alert was issued for the tiny island nation of Tonga after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the country's coast.
7 months ago
7.3 magnitude earthquake hits near coast of Tonga
7 months ago

5.1 category earthquake hits California’s Bay Area

A 5.1 category earthquake hits California’s Bay Area, striking 12 miles east of San Jose. Officials said minimal damage has been reported.
7 months ago
5.1 category earthquake hits California’s Bay Area
9 months ago

Powerful earthquake strikes Mexico's Pacific coast

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook Mexico's central Pacific coast Monday, killing at least one person.
9 months ago
Powerful earthquake strikes Mexico's Pacific coast
9 months ago

Deadly earthquake in Taiwan

A massive cleanup is underway after two powerful earthquakes, with at least one person killed.
9 months ago
Deadly earthquake in Taiwan
1 year ago

3.5 magnitude earthquake strikes South Carolina

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Elgin, South Carolina, on Wednesday. On Sunday, a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck the same area.
1 year ago
3.5 magnitude earthquake strikes South Carolina, 2nd in 3 days
1 year ago

Earthquake kills more than 1,000

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck in southeastern Afghanistan, killing at least 1,000 and injuring at least 1,500. The country has faced a severe food and economic crisis since the Taliban took over.
1 year ago
Earthquake kills more than 1,000
1 year ago

At least 920 dead in Afghanistan earthquake

Officials say nearly 1,000 people have been killed and 600 injured after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck in the eastern province of Paktika.
1 year ago
At least 920 dead in Afghanistan earthquake
1 year ago

Strong earthquake hits Japan

The earthquake triggered a tsunami threat leaving more than 2 million households without electricity, officials said.
1 year ago
Strong earthquake hits Japan
1 year ago

Guatemala quake rattles cars, bursts power lines

Power lines burst and cars swayed when a 6.2 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Guatemala, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
1 year ago
Guatemala quake rattles cars, bursts power lines
1 year ago

Earthquake shakes bottles off California liquor store’s shelves

Security camera footage shows bottles fall off a liquor store’s shelves as a strong earthquake struck the Northern California coast.
1 year ago
Earthquake shakes bottles off California liquor store’s shelves
1 year ago

6.2 magnitude earthquake rattles Northern California

The epicenter of the earthquake was 24 miles off the coast of Petrolia, California, which is about 250 miles north of San Francisco.
1 year ago
6.2 magnitude earthquake rattles Northern California
2 years ago

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Peru

A historic tower of a 16th century Catholic church was reduced to rubble, leaving three injured.
2 years ago
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Peru
2 years ago

Earthquake rocks home in Melbourne

RATTLED: Security cameras capture the moment when a magnitude 5.8-earthquake rocks a home in Melbourne, Australia. Authorities said no injuries have been reported.
2 years ago
Earthquake rocks home in Melbourne
2 years ago

Powerful earthquake hits Mexico

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck right outside the resort town of Acapulco on Tuesday night, causing buildings 200 miles away in Mexico City to sway.
2 years ago
Powerful earthquake hits Mexico
2 years ago

Haitians grieve as earthquake death toll rises to more than 1,400

Many Haitians are sleeping outside, afraid that buildings will collapse in an aftershock.
2 years ago
Haitians grieve as earthquake death toll rises to more than 1,400
2 years ago

Search for survivors continues after earthquake in Haiti

Survivor Lucia Civil told ABC News that two of her daughters were killed and her son was badly injured during the earthquake on Saturday. The U.S. Coast Guard is helping to evacuate people.
2 years ago
Search for survivors continues after earthquake in Haiti
2 years ago

Haiti hit by 7.2 earthquake just 1 month after president assassinated

The earthquake killed more than 300 people, and hundreds are still missing
2 years ago
Haiti hit by 7.2 earthquake just 1 month after president assassinated
2 years ago

8.2 earthquake strikes Alaska

Ginger Zee has the latest updates after an 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of Alaska overnight.
2 years ago
8.2 earthquake strikes Alaska
2 years ago

Earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Big Island

On Wednesday night, the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported an earthquake at an active deep-sea volcano off the coast.
2 years ago
Earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Big Island
2 years ago

Multiple earthquakes felt across Texas

The strongest earthquake was a magnitude of 4.3 and hit just outside Amarillo on Wednesday night. Two smaller quakes were also reported on the Louisiana border and near New Mexico’s state line.
2 years ago
Multiple earthquakes felt across Texas
2 years ago

Series of earthquakes rattle Los Angeles area

A series of earthquakes have rattled the Los Angeles area early Monday morning with the biggest being a 4.0 magnitude earthquake centered just east of LAX.
2 years ago
Series of earthquakes rattle Los Angeles area