A hidden chunk of an ancient tectonic plate is stuck to the Pacific Ocean floor and sliding under North America, complicating ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Earth's crust is the planet's outermost layer. It is made of solid rock and sits on top of ...

Scientists for the first time have detected a slow slip earthquake in motion during the act of releasing tectonic pressure on a major fault zone at the bottom of the ocean. The slow earthquake was ...

The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake of 1995 prompted the government to establish a nationwide network to monitor seismic activity, and this unparalleled and sophisticated observation system is making ...

Southern Spain sits at the heart of one of Europe’s most seismically active regions due to the slow but constant convergence ...

Scientists studying rocks in South Africa report evidence for the earliest known earthquake triggered by plate tectonics. The temblor struck more than 3 billion years ago. The rocks preserve telltale ...

Multiple notable earthquakes have struck the United States this year, including a powerful quake in California and a historic event on the East Coast earlier in 2024. Strong earthquakes can lead to ...

Scientists have detected nearly 8,000 earthquakes in just over two weeks near Greece's volcanic island of Santorini. The highly unusual barrage of earthquakes which began in late January has alarmed ...

Yesterday, an immensely powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck just off the coastline of Russia near the Kamaka Peninsula. The quake is timed for the 6th strongest in recorded history. This area is ...