Then, in just a few seconds all this energy is released generating a massive earthquake and sometimes flexing the seafloor to create a tsunami. ”Off western Sumatra the bow is drawn tight.

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra on Friday. The United States Geological Survey said the ... strong tremors caused panic among those living around the coast ...

The depth of the earthquake was more than eight miles underground, according to the USGS. There was no tsunami threat to New England, the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center reported.

A map showing the epicenter of Monday's earthquake and the surrounding areas where it was felt. (U.S. Geological Survey) Tax season is here — and people are stressed. Here's how to feel less ...

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage after the light but rare earthquake on Monday morning. By Remy Tumin A light but rare 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of ...

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Hundreds of volunteers went looking for thousands of homeless people. Here’s what they found. The point-in-time count comes at a particularly unstable moment for those sleeping outside.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 hit Guam around 3:48 p.m. Tuesday, based on U.S. Geological Survey data. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there's “no tsunami threat to ...

The quake was centered 10 kilometers southeast of York Harbor, Maine. A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of New England on Monday morning with shaking felt in Portsmouth, New ...

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit off the Solomon Islands this morning, but no tsunami warning was issued.