Rare “Boomerang Earthquake” Recorded for the First Time

Medicine & Technology Aug 12, 2020

An instance of the rare boomerang earthquake has been observed, and it is much weirder than first expected.

Google's Largest Earthquake Detection Network Begins in California

Aug 12, 2020

Google has recently announced that its Android devices will start providing people with timely and helpful earthquake information, starting with California.

5.1-Magnitude Shakes Residents From Sparta, N.C.

Aug 09, 2020

A recent earthquake in North Carolina reminds locals of the state's long history of damage-causing quakes. A particular occurrence more than 140 years ago was described as 'explosive shocks' of about 75 consecutive earthquakes.

Citizen Scientists Help Detect Earthquakes and Tremors

Aug 06, 2020

Researchers from Northwestern University have tapped citizen scientists, some 2,000 of them, for a crowd-based analysis of seismic recordings - an activity previously limited to specialized computers or trained professionals.

Last Year's California Desert Earthquake Raises Risk of 'The Big One' Hitting Southern California, Study Reveals

Jul 14, 2020

New research finds that the 2019 Ridgecrest earthquake shifted underground stresses in the California desert and may have increased the chances of the big one striking California.

Puerto Rico Shaken by Two Strong Earthquakes, Aftershocks of a Major Quake in January

Jul 04, 2020

Two earthquakes hit Puerto Rico once again as aftershocks from a major quake in January. Although there are no injuries from the current shakes, locals are terrified to return to their homes as they are still recovering from the previous quakes that affected them earlier during the year.

The Show Must Go On: New Zealand Prime Minister Carries on with Live Interview During an Earthquake

May 25, 2020

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake suddenly shook the studio on Monday morning while NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had a live television interview. She interrupted the host on the other line and told him how objects were shaking behind her. The quake ended after a few short minutes.

4.2 Magnitude Aftershock Hits Salt Lake Valley: Part of 1,000 Aftershocks From 5.7 Earthquake in Magna Last March 18

Apr 15, 2020

A recent 4.2 magnitude aftershock has just hit Salt Lake Valley as part of the 1,000 recorded aftershocks that took place after a 5.7 earthquake hit Wasatch Front last March.

Utah Hit by Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake, Strongest Since 1992

Mar 18, 2020

The state of Utah has been rattled by the magnitude 5.7 earthquake shortly after 7 am on Wednesday.

Is There Life on Mars? NASA InSight Rover Detects Quakes

Feb 26, 2020

Mars seismic activity and ground vibration may manifest that there life on the planet. Is there really alien life on Mars?

“Proposed Melting Rocks” Model Will Help Predict Where the Initial Movement of Earthquakes Begin

Jan 21, 2020

Scientists at Duke University are studying earthquakes and have devised a “Proposed Melting Rocks” model that will foresee the initial movement of rock begins in several kinds of bedrock. Prior to developing this model for earthquakes, there was much guessing into what is happening under everyone’s feet.

Mysterious Faults Found in California Using Fiber Optic Cables

Dec 04, 2019

The mysterious faults were found beneath the Monterey Bay, an area which is often studied for seismic activities.

Stormquakes: A New Seismic Phenomenon Discovered by Accident

Oct 18, 2019

A new seismic phenomenon called stormquakes has accidentally been discovered by researchers while looking for low-frequency earthquakes in seismographic data.

Philippines Experiences Earthquake on Friday the 13th

Sep 13, 2019

The quake was felt strongest in Burdeos and Infanta towns in Quezon at Intensity 5.

Yellowstone Ground Opens After 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake

Sep 11, 2019

Sixty years ago, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Yellowstone National Park, but scientists continue to show interest in what happ