N​early 75% of the country is at risk for a potentially damaging earthquake, according to a recently updated USGS map.

According to the USGS, an earthquake happens due to sudden movements of tectonic plates along fault lines that separate them.

“And in the case of these maps, we have increased the hazard in ... same rate because in California, Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, especially coastal regions, (earthquakes) are much, much ...

By comparing pre- and post-quiescence seismicity, we identify potential earthquake sources and assess associated tsunami hazards. We propose a novel combined model integrating normalized seismicity ...

Check if any portion of the property lies within the “Earthquake Induced Landslide Zones” in the California Seismic Hazard Zone Map. Also check if the property exceeds an average slope of 4 horizontal ...

The new maps will show more areas at high fire hazard than before, reflecting new science incorporating the risk of wind-fueled fires. SACRAMENTO, California — The Los Angeles fires are delaying ...

local police and fire departments are reporting no property damage from the earthquake. Here's two maps of where the earthquake hit and where it was felt. The earthquake was felt all over New ...

January 26 marked the 325th anniversary since the last earthquake struck the Cascadia subduction zone. Centuries later, the ...