This gradual accumulation and release of stress and strain is now referred to as the "elastic rebound theory" of earthquakes. Most earthquakes are the result of the sudden elastic rebound of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Another 2.3 earthquake shook East Tennessee on July 27, according to the United States Geological Survey. The minor earthquake had ...

A small town in California was hit by earthquakes once every 22 years for over a century, setting the stage for a major seismic experiment in the 1980s and 90s. But the quake ended up being 11 years ...

The first earthquake struck while the town was still asleep. Around 2:00 am on Dec. 16, 1811, New Madrid—a small frontier settlement of 400 people on land now located in Missouri—was jolted awake.

Earthquakes happen daily, sometimes with devastating consequences, yet predicting them remains out of reach. What scientists can do is map the hidden layers beneath the surface that control how ...

A nearly 6 magnitude earthquake struck 102 miles off the Oregon Coast on Sept. 8, followed by a series of aftershocks. The 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at approximately 9:08 p.m., southwest of ...

Earthquakes in the American state of Utah, the Soultz-sous-Forêts region of France or in the Dutch province of Groningen should not be able to occur even if the subsurface has been exploited for ...

California Earthquake 2026 explains what happened, where the quake was felt, aftershocks, risks, and how residents can ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. The Yellowstone region generates a lot of earthquakes. Although most of these earthquakes are too ...

Over the last few days, the Coachella Valley has experienced more than 20 earthquakes, causing concern among some residents.

Another 2.3 earthquake shook East Tennessee on July 27, according to the United States Geological Survey. The minor earthquake had an epicenter just east of Knoxville in Mascot, Tennessee. The ...